Cardiovascular (CV) Sonographer - Columbia, S.C.

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Job Summary

Performs most cardiac and vascular ultrasound exams. Provides quality patient care using lab physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and out-patient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services.

Are you a Cardiovascular (CV) Sonographer interested in both Acute and Ambulatory care?

You can apply now and learn more about the opportunities Prisma Health has for CV Sonographers in the Midlands area of South Carolina. We have opportunities at the following locations :

• Parkridge Hospital
• Richland Hospital
• Tuomey Hospital

We also offer a sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions.  CV Sonographers must have ARDMS (RVT and AE and / or PE) or CCI (RVS and RCS) certifications.  We also offer $1,800 student loan repayment (per calendar year) and up to $4,000 tuition assistance (per calendar year) for full-time team members.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.

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This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values :   Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

Performs most modalities of echocardiography (i.e. 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, as well as, assists with qualified physician with TEE procedures) and peripheral vascular studies (i.e. duplex imaging, Doppler and plethysmography of upper and lower extremity vasculature, abdominal viscera, carotid vasculature and / or intracranial vessels). Performs lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must be utilized when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians.

Rotates to multiple lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC. Participates in the daily workflow by watching the sonographer worklist to ensure timely patient care. Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable. Participates in the Vascular Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules.

Operates all lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS. Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines. Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service. Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Maintains up to date logs to include the monthly cleaning log and the equipment down time log.

Attends staff and departmental meetings as well as educational conferences. Participates in the discussions. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Associate degree. G raduate of a formal sonography program

Experience - One (1) year cardiac and vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive lab studies. Clinical rotations during a formal educational program may be considered as related experience.

In Lieu Of

In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, may consider five (5) years of dedicated cardiovascular lab experience.

In Lieu Of the Educational requirements above, completion of a Director approved sonography program may be considered.

Team members in this job as of 11 / 08 / 2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Registered in vascular technology (ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS).

Registered in echocardiography (ARDMS-AE and / or ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCS)

BLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of office equipment (fax / copier)

Proficient computer skills (database)

Data entry skills

Mathematical skills

Effective at data conversion

Medical terminology preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Corporate

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019061 Talent Acquisition

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