Cardiovascular CV Sonographer - Columbia, S.C

Prisma Health
US - South Carolina - COLUMBIA
December 31, 2024

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Job Summary
Under the direction of the lab manager and medical director, the Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer performs most cardiac and vascular ultrasound exams. Provides quality patient care using lab physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both in-patient and out-patient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in after hours and on-call services.

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.

Are you a Cardiovascular (CV) Sonographer interested in both Acute and Ambulatory care?
You can apply now and learn more about the opportunities Prisma Health has for CV Sonographers in the Midlands area of South Carolina. We have opportunities at the following locations:

Parkridge Hospital
Richland Hospital
Tuomey Hospital

We also offer a sign-on bonus for eligible full-time positions.

CV Sonographers must have ARDMS (RVT and AE and/or PE) or CCI (RVS and RCS) certifications.

We also offer $1,800 student loan repayment (per year) and many other great benefits.

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out and schedule a time to discuss the many exciting opportunities Prisma Health has to offer.

Not ready to apply or want to learn more about Prisma Health? Please visit careers.prismahealth.org for more information about our organization.

This position is bonus eligible, follow this link for details.
Accountabilities
Performs most modalities of echocardiography (i.e. 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow Doppler imaging, as well as, assists with qualified physician with TEE procedures) and peripheral vascular studies (i.e. duplex imaging, Doppler and plethysmography of upper and lower extremity vasculature, abdominal viscera, carotid vasculature and/or intracranial vessels). Performs lab procedures using independent judgement during the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings. Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must be utilized when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians.45%
Rotates to multiple lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC. Participates in the daily workflow by watching the sonographer worklist to ensure timely patient care. Schedules exams through the transport system if applicable. Participates in the Vascular Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday schedules.

35%
Operates all lab testing equipment and software packages including but not limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured Reporting and PACS. Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines. Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel and removes equipment from service. Cleans the equipment and work areas daily and stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Maintains up to date maintenance logs to include the monthly cleaning log and the equipment down time log. 10%
Attends staff and departmental meetings as well as educational conferences. Participates in the discussions. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in collecting data, images and articles as necessary.10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
N/A

Minimum Requirements
Associate's Degree -Graduate of a formal sonography program

1 year - cardiac and vascular sonography experience performing non-invasive lab studies. Will consider clinical rotations during a formal educational program as experience.

In Lieu Of
In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, will consider 5 years of dedicated cardiovascular lab experience.

In Lieu Of the Educational requirements above, completion of a Director approved sonography program will be considered.

Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Registered in vascular technology (ARDMS-RVT or CCI-RVS).

Registered in echocardiography (ARDMS-AE and/or ARDMS-PE or CCI-RCS)

BLS

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Medical terminology preferred
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (database)
Data entry
Mathematical skills
Effective at Data Conversion

Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)

Location
Corporate

Facility
7001 Corporate

Department
Talent Acquisition

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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