Cardiac Sonographer

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Echocardiology-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$34.68/hr - $57.80/hr, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

$20,000 Sign On Bonus and $10,000 in Relocation Assistance Available!

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. We’ve united under a common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. It’s a lofty goal, but it’s one we’re committed to seeing through. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This main location for this position is at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO. In this role you will be providing echo services for in/outpatients plus cardiology clinic patients. We are looking for someone who is registered in PEDS/Adult Echo with 1 or more years of experience OR one year in an ICEAL accredited program.

This position is full time, working four 9-10 hour days. Weekend and night call rotation included.

You will receive $2/hourly Weekend Shift Differential as well as a $5/hourly Night Shift Differential when applicable.

A 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees, Banner North Colorado Medical Center is the largest hospital in the region. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. For the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position, acting as a specialized ultrasound technologist, aids in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions in patients, playing a central role in detecting issues related to the heart, including heart malfunctions and in supporting the physicians as they develop diagnosis and treatment plans.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.  Oversees Heart Clinic echocardiographic services, ensuring quality of performance.  Accountable for the oversight and application of scanning protocols and quality measures, following the guidelines of ASE or IAC.

2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.  Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

3. Performs high quality images and presents them for timely interpretation, ensuring accurate documentation.  Performs exams and imaging duties by providing preliminary clinical findings to the supervising physicians.  Also provides valuable and timely preliminary findings to the Cardiologists or Cardiac surgeons.
 

4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.

5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.  Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.  Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors.  Adheres to safety policies.

6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice.  This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow in the department.  Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Performs high level disinfecting in accordance with manufacturers and regulatory policies and procedures.

8.  Functions as the clinical and technical expert in Cardiac Sonographic Imaging for the Cardiology or Cardiovascular department. May act as a clinical resource to staff and students, as well as train new staff and students in sonographic techniques, with focus on the echocardiographic laboratory.  May provide echocardiographic related education to Banner Health staff and cardiac sonography students.  May assess student competency and provide feedback to department leadership.

9. Ensures echocardiography functions are within compliance of professional scope of practice, accreditation and regulatory standards, Joint Commission and Title 22.  Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS      

Requires completion of an accredited Allied Health Cardiovascular program.

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Cardiac Sonographer. For new graduates, certification must be completed within 12 months of hire. BLS certification required.

This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with one to two years of clinical experience. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Adult Echo experience preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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