Cardiac Sonographer | Full-Time | Newark Campus | $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
End Date: 6/30/2023
Location: Newark, Delaware
Position Type: Clinical (non-nursing), Imaging/Radiology
Shift: Day Shift, No Rotation
Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.
ChristianaCare, is looking for a Full-Time Cardiac Sonographe who will utilize our core values of Love & Excellence to provide the highest level of care to our patients.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) procedures at the request of physicians to assist in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Assist with the clinical training of students and Cardiology Fellows associated with the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Lab.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures.
- Documents patient's clinical history and technologist impressions of the images obtained on exam request forms.
- Assists the cardiologist with obtaining images and equipment operation during transesophageal echocardiography.
- Assists in the instruction of cardiac ultrasound students and Cardiology Fellows during their practice performance at Christiana Care.
- Rotates on on-call schedule covering off hours and weekend rotation.
- Performs pediatric echocardiography, if experienced.
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree from an accredited school of cardiovascular technology.
- Registry-eligible and must sit for registry and become RDCS/RCS within the first year of employment.
- Pass the registry exam from either the ARDMS or RDCS.
- CPR certification.
- IV experience with saline contrast and Definity contrast.
- Experience in Transesophageal echo, stress echo, dobutamine stress echo and adult echo.
Schedule:
- Can be flexible for five 8hr shifts or four 10hr shifts
- Holiday and Call rotation will be needed, as well as flexibility with weekend rotation coverage. Shift is primarily at Christiana Hospital, occasional coverage at Wilmington Hospital may be asked.
Christiana Care offers:
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
- 403 (b) with an employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off
EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.
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