Cardiac Sonographer
Company: Centerpoint Medical Center
Location: Independence
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
Description Weekdays only! - Mon-Fri, 6:30am-4:30/5pm AND
7am-3:30pm. Call requirement.IntroductionAre you looking for a work
environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your
application for our Cardiac Sonographer opening with Centerpoint
Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part
of the HCA Healthcare team.BenefitsCenterpoint Medical Center,
offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life,
career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and
programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services
at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and
behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services
and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and
disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental
health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital
indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection,
legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet
insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical
and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on
years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare
stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits
with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto
repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer
Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification
support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave,
long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of
absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only
coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on
income.Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are
seeking a Cardiac Sonographer for our team to ensure that we
continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.
Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing
team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a
phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as
meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!Job Summary and
QualificationsActing under direct supervision of the Cardiology
Nurse Manager or preceptor, the Cardiac Sonographer is responsible
for accurately performing echocardiograms on all patients;
including infants, adolescents, and adults.What you will do in this
role:
- Analyzing the information and providing calculations to assist
the physician in providing appropriate care and treatment.
- The Cardiac Sonographer must be competent in the performance of
transthoracic, trans esophageal and stress echocardiography.
- The Cardiac Sonographer will demonstrate competence at
performing these procedures in the Echo Lab, at the patient's
bedside or as part of invasive cardiovascular procedures in the
Cath Lab, EP Lab or Operating Room.
- The Cardiac Sonographer will demonstrate competence and safety
with the IV administration of cardiac contrast agents (saline and
Perflutren), starting IVs as needed and will demonstrate competency
in the use of trans esophageal (TEE) probe high level
disinfection.
- Duties include tasks that assure the department runs
effectively and efficiently, including the maintenance of patient
records.
- The Cardiac Sonographer will carry out any other activities
assigned by the Cardiology Nurse Manager including Outreach
assignments.
- The Cardiac Sonographer will respond within 30 minutes when on
stand-by call. What Qualifications You Will Need:
- High School graduate or equivalent. Graduate of a cardiac
sonography program and/or on-the-job training under supervision of
a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge in the performance of patient
procedures as required in each clinical area.
- Current registry through the American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing
International (CCI) with active status in Adult Echocardiography
preferred.
- For new graduates, must obtain registry within 12 months of
registry eligibility date.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Saving certification
required within 30 days of hire.
- One year of echo experience or graduate of cardiac sonography
program with combined training and experience of at least one year.
- is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and
technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical
services available to patients. We remain focused on providing
compa -ssionate care and top-notch customer service for our
patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper
chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless
internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7
emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our
Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We
are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide
Women's Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a
Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center,
Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center,
Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of
hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten
times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7
billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses
and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and
healthcare. Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give
people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive If you find this
opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiac
Sonographer WKDY opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member
of our team. We are interviewing apply today!We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
Keywords: Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee's Summit , Cardiac Sonographer, Healthcare , Independence, Missouri
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