Cardiac Sonographer

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

MHHVI Cardiology

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Starting Pay Rate Range

$34.42 - $43.03

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

** $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates **
The Vascular Sonographer at Monument Health is responsible for performing ultrasound examinations on patients utilizing a variety of technical aspects. The role requires a full knowledge of vascular principles, ultrasound physics and instrumentation, and the ability to obtain diagnostic images. You will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to obtain high quality images, interpret findings, and provide essential information for patient care.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

  • Able to consistently determine and present high quality exams following department protocols and procedures.
  • Operate and maintain ultrasound equipment as well as troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Examines requisition for appropriate orders, exam date, and indication for exam.
  • Acquires appropriate imaging suited towards the indication of examination.
  • Explain procedures to patients and position them correctly to obtain optimal images.
  • Documents appropriate preliminary results for cardiologist to interpret in EPIC.
  • Demonstrates competency in imaging and transmitting vascular exams to appropriate PACs system and reading physicians.
  • Meets expectations of quality requirements for the lab set by the medical imaging director.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work in a group setting with other providers.
  • Adhere to safely standards and infection control measures.
  • Stay current with advancements in vascular sonography through ongoing education and training. To maintain certification.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - Associates degree in Applied Science
Certification - Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) Certification - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - Within 6-months of hire or transfer; Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred:
Experience - 1+ years of Sonographer Experience
Education - Bachelors degree in Ultrasound


Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Diagnostics

Job Family

Technical Radiology

Shift

Employee Type

PRN
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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