Cardiac Sonographer - Atrium Health Lake Norman Echocardiography FT
Atrium Health · Cornelius, North Carolina, US
**This role does include opportunities for career development/advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV. ** This position is Sign-On Bonus eligibl...
Job description
**This role does include opportunities for career development/advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV.** This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages and paid time off. This position is eligible for relocation bonus if current residence is out of the designated distance to facility. Job Summary: Performs cardiac ultrasound studies including 2D, M-Mode, pulsed and color flow, stress echo in a physician office or hospital setting. Essential Functions: - Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians. - Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols. - Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members. - Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients’ clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested. - Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care. - Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms. - Maintains patient medical records. - Organizes 3 stag...