Registered cardiac sonographer- Pt days
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Perform high-quality cardiac imaging studies, including transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, to assist in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions. Manage cardiac monitoring devices like Holter monitors and provide compassionate patient care and education.
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer to join our dynamic regional Cardiac Diagnostic team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality echocardiographic studies to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.
This role requires a deep understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as the ability to use advanced imaging technology.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to patient care, attention to detail, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment Key Responsibilities: Cardiac Imaging: Perform high-quality echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography, M-mode, 2D, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
Accurately obtain and record measurements and images of cardiac structures and function for adults and pediatric patients.
Perform stress echocardiography, contrast echocardiography procedures, and assist with transverse esophageal echocardiography as needed.
Analyze and interpret sonographic data.
Maintain and calibrate ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Starts IVs for imaging procedures.
Takes call for emergency testing on evenings, weekends, and holidays Cardiac Monitoring & Testing: Apply Holter monitors and event recorders to patients, ensuring proper electrode placement.
Educate patients on the use and care of monitoring devices.
Maintain equipment, ensuring cleanliness, proper function, and timely replacement of components.
Patient Care: Provide compassionate care, ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.
Educate patients and their families about procedures, findings, and follow-up care as needed.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans Flexibility & Support: Adapt to changing work assignments within the scope of practice within professional scope/ duties/ licensure.
Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory of supplies related to cardiac sonography, including ordering and restocking as necessary Demonstrate initiative in continued learning and clinical development.
Support echo services offered at the main hospital campus and outreach locations.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.
It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.
Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation: Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
.5 to 1.0 FTE: Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Incentivized Clinical Ladder promoting growth and professional development
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work
Needed to read memos and literature, CIS information. Also needed to assess patients and see the locations of patients and equipment.
Helpful for electrical/fire safety.
Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to concerns and patient assessment information, blood pressure.
Usd $41.31 - Usd $55.28 /Hr
Must be a graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography school with current RDCS or RCS registration and BLS certification. Advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology is required, with experience in hospital settings and Holter monitoring preferred.
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