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    Cardiac Sonographer - Waterloo, United States - UnityPoint Health

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    UnityPoint Health - Allen

    Cardiac Sonographer: Cardiovascular Center

    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00 PM; no call, no weekends

    Full Time Benefits Eligible

    Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 paid over 3 years, if external

    The Cardiac Sonographer I provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic equipment in accordance with those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and has demonstrated competency. This position requires application of clinical, cooperative, and independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to complete the variety of technical procedures.

    Why UnityPoint Health?

    • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter . Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
    • Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
    • Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
    • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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    Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

    • Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance to clinic policy and procedure for adult patients; inpatient and outpatient status.
    • Applies cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
    • Applies independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal pathologic findings.
    • Analyzes sonograms, processes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Prepares preliminary reports and contacts the referring physician when required, according to established protocols.
    • Initiate billing for testing performed.

    Development and Patient Education

    • Coordinates work schedule with department lead or manager to assure workload coverage.
    • Assumes responsibility for the safety and the mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the care of the sonographer.
    • Organizes daily work schedule and performs clerical duties with accuracy. Initiate the billing exam process.
    • Maintain and recognize malfunctioning equipment, perform minor troubleshooting, and initiate repair service when warranted.
    • Maintain active registry status.
    • Participates in the laboratory accreditation process.
    • Participates in department quality improvement processes.
    • Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program
    • Must be eligible to register with ARDMS or CCI and the ARDMS or CCI registry is to occur within the first year of hire.
    • Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English
    • Multicultural sensitivity
    • Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
    • Customer/patient focused
    • Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions
    • Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Strong computer skills.
    • Ability to work as a team member.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

    Preferred:

    • Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Sciences or Health Science
    • Minimum of one (1) year experience in vascular diagnostics.
    • Current registry in cardiac sonography through the ARDMS/CCI.


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