Cardiac Sonographer

Cardiac Sonographer

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful: To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

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The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing echocardiographic procedures in adherence to IAC and ASE standards. They assist physicians and the cardiovascular team with procedures such as structural heart, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. They are able to perform advanced echocardiographic procedures including bubble and contrast studies in accordance with the appropriate clinical guidelines provided. Their clinical rotations will include both the inpatient and outpatient settings and are expected to participate in on-call services at the hospital. All team members are expected to provide excellent patient care and services guided by AnMed's mission, vision, and building blocks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiographic procedures on patients of every age utilizing approved protocols and operates equipment and monitors function of all equipment.
• Evaluates scan for technical quality, prepares the technologist report of findings in a timely fashion after each exam for the physician's interpretation so that patient's final report is not delayed.
• Explains procedure, provides patient education, and positions patient.
• Assumes both physical and psychological needs of patients while in the non-invasive area.
• Practices universal precautions and aseptic technique as necessary.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation and maintains patient records and digital image storage.
• Assists with procedure scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with registry certification OR is currently enrolled in or graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program.
• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registry certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registry certification from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or registry eligible.
• If not currently registered, incumbent must obtain RDCS or RCS registry within six months from date of hire.
• Clinical experience or instruction in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and experience in a non-invasive cardiovascular lab preferred.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment and produce quality images and store and retrieve digital images as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience or instruction in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging and experience in a non-invasive cardiovascular lab.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance & Wellness Offerings.
• Compensation, Retirement & Financial Planning.
• Free Financial Counseling.
• Work-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Professional Development.
• For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits

*Varied benefits packages are available for positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher.