Cardiac Sonographer, Full-Time
Direct Jobs, Topeka, KS, United States
Job Details
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Address: 9100 W 74TH ST
City: SHAWNEE MISSION
State: Kansas
Postal Code: 66204
Work Hours/Shift: 4 9‑hour shifts per week with rotating call
Hours: 0730‑1700; call rotates to cover after hours at night, weekends, and holidays.
$10,000 Sign‑on Bonus
Benefits
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403‑B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well‑being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Responsibilities
Performs routine and complex studies, in addition to assisting with a variety of imaging procedures. Consistently obtains the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habitus. Adapts procedure to each patient’s medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Enters testing conditions, observations, test results, and patient demographic information into patient records. Communicates abnormal findings to the reading physicians and notifies the physicians of procedures to be interpreted. Performs scheduling, insurance verification, authorization, coding, billing, and reimbursement activities. Sets up and adjusts imaging equipment while manually maneuvering transducers to perform exams. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental regions. Maintains supply inventory and restocks to maintain proper operating levels. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be able to perform a full range of diagnostic echocardiogram and/or vascular ultrasound procedures.
Must be able to operate all ultrasound systems in the assigned department and utilize the measurement package for measuring and calculating to determine anatomy, function, and status according to standard of care.
Must be able to recognize significant anatomical structures, artifacts, pathology.
Ability to effectively communicate and explain procedures to patients in a clear and concise manner.
Basic EKG knowledge.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental regions.
Up‑to‑date knowledge to appropriately interpret image data and consequently determine which images to save and which to discard.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the healthcare industry.
Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
BLS upon hire (RQI within 30 days of hire) and quarterly credentialing utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement program (RQI).
Must be able to perform basic mathematical skills.
Must be able to function independently with little or no supervision.
Proficiency in pediatric echocardiography preferred.
Proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography preferred.
Knowledge of principles and practices of echocardiography.
Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to address age‑appropriate considerations relating to the communication and safety needs of the patient populations served within the department.
2 years cardiac ultrasound experience preferred.
Education
Associate’s (Preferred)
Field of Study
Cardiovascular sonography
Work Experience
Relevant experience (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (Required) OR
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) (Required) OR
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (Required) OR
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) (Required) AND
Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range
$29.04 - $54.02
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
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Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Address: 9100 W 74TH ST
City: SHAWNEE MISSION
State: Kansas
Postal Code: 66204
Work Hours/Shift: 4 9‑hour shifts per week with rotating call
Hours: 0730‑1700; call rotates to cover after hours at night, weekends, and holidays.
$10,000 Sign‑on Bonus
Benefits
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403‑B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well‑being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Responsibilities
Performs routine and complex studies, in addition to assisting with a variety of imaging procedures. Consistently obtains the highest quality scans possible in relation to patient body habitus. Adapts procedure to each patient’s medical situation obtaining all available necessary information for proper interpretation. Enters testing conditions, observations, test results, and patient demographic information into patient records. Communicates abnormal findings to the reading physicians and notifies the physicians of procedures to be interpreted. Performs scheduling, insurance verification, authorization, coding, billing, and reimbursement activities. Sets up and adjusts imaging equipment while manually maneuvering transducers to perform exams. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental regions. Maintains supply inventory and restocks to maintain proper operating levels. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be able to perform a full range of diagnostic echocardiogram and/or vascular ultrasound procedures.
Must be able to operate all ultrasound systems in the assigned department and utilize the measurement package for measuring and calculating to determine anatomy, function, and status according to standard of care.
Must be able to recognize significant anatomical structures, artifacts, pathology.
Ability to effectively communicate and explain procedures to patients in a clear and concise manner.
Basic EKG knowledge.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area, and other departmental regions.
Up‑to‑date knowledge to appropriately interpret image data and consequently determine which images to save and which to discard.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the healthcare industry.
Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
BLS upon hire (RQI within 30 days of hire) and quarterly credentialing utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement program (RQI).
Must be able to perform basic mathematical skills.
Must be able to function independently with little or no supervision.
Proficiency in pediatric echocardiography preferred.
Proficiency in transesophageal echocardiography preferred.
Knowledge of principles and practices of echocardiography.
Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to address age‑appropriate considerations relating to the communication and safety needs of the patient populations served within the department.
2 years cardiac ultrasound experience preferred.
Education
Associate’s (Preferred)
Field of Study
Cardiovascular sonography
Work Experience
Relevant experience (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (Required) OR
Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) (Required) OR
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (Required) OR
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) (Required) AND
Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) (Required)
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem
Pay Range
$29.04 - $54.02
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
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