CV Sonographer II

Where You'll Work

Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924, CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney, Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan, you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally accredited cancer center, comprehensive neurosurgery, advanced orthopedic program, and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Cardiac Sonographer, you will be a pivotal member of our cardiac team, performing crucial diagnostic testing to accurately diagnose and guide the treatment of patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

Every day, you will apply your independent judgment and advanced technical skills to perform state-of-the-art imaging procedures for patients presenting with conditions such as heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, and acute myocardial infarction, supporting decisions from minimally invasive interventions to major structural repairs.

To be successful in this role, you must possess a solid understanding of echocardiography imaging equipment, master proper patient positioning techniques, and expertly produce and analyze high-quality cardiac ultrasound images. Above all, you will continuously strive to deliver an exceptional and positive experience to our patients and their caregivers.

• • • Vascular Imaging• Carotid duplex• Peripheral arterial duplex• Ankle/brachial indices• Segmental pressures• Peripheral venous duplex• Cerebrovascular duplex
    • Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams • Cardiac Imaging• Echocardiography• Exercise stress echo• Chemical stress echo• Transesophageal echo Noninvasive Cardiac Testing• Electrocardiograms (ECG)• Holter/Event monitor applications• Non-imaging stress testing
    • Corroborates clinical history and assesses patient for appropriateness of ordered procedure.
    • Provides patient education, applies patient relations skills and maintains confidentiality of patients and customers in a safe and professional manner.
    • Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reporting equipment malfunctions and procedure difficulties.
    • Is responsible for completing quarterly mandatory education requirements.

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!

We love new grads!

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent clinical job training, upon hire
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo, within 12 - months or
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI, within 12 - months and
• Registered Vascular Technologist, within 12 - months or
• Registered Vascular Specialist, within 12 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.