Job Description

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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Cardiac Sonographer to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will operate ultrasound equipment used to monitor, record and measure the way patients' hearts are working in order to help doctors diagnose and treat patients with heart disease. This is a per diem position working varies shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FUNCTIONS:

(90%) Cardiac Sonography

• Operates computerized equipment to monitor and record the electrical activity and pressures generated by the heart
• Provides technical services for the investigation, diagnosis and detection of heart disease
• Takes pictures of patients' hearts with ultrasound (echocardiography) to check heart function and identify abnormalities
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings
• Measures patients' blood flow by analyzing their bodies' use of oxygen
• Analyses the amount of oxygen in blood samples taken from the heart chambers to check for holes in the heart
• Operates equipment and monitor patients' status during exercise testing for heart disease
• Provides interpreting physician with an oral or written summary of technical findings
• Identifies problems, secures relevant data to identify possible causes. Generates alternative courses of action and possible consequences. Reaches conclusions and solutions based on thorough analysis and reasoning
• Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and/or scheduling desk to assure workload coverage
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care
• Assists with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory
• Demonstrates responsibility and accuracy for electronic data entry and maintenance
• Maintains a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing forms
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies
• Participates in continuous quality improvements activities
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all interrelating hospitals and referring physicians
• Keeps supervisor well informed of status of assignments. Responds to requests and leadership of supervisor. Helps supervisor gain support for unit goals and plans
• Remains self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve
  
  

(10%) Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or Cardiovascular Technology Program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is required
• Current certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Bilingual, ability to speak Spanish is a plus

RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.

We offer benefits (based on eligibility) including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay and many more! Visit our career page to see them all www.rayusradiology.com/careers

DailyPay implementation is contingent upon initial set-up period.