Sonographer or Cardiac Ultrasound Technician

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cardiac Ultrasound Technician or Sonographer to join our esteemed healthcare team. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality ultrasound and EKG services across assigned nursing home facilities, ensuring optimal patient care and accurate diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct all ultrasounds and EKGs in designated nursing homes.
• Upload images and essential information into the Medical Record system.
• Ensure timely reading and transmission of test results to appropriate facilities.
• Monitor imaging screens during scans to guarantee diagnostic quality, making necessary equipment adjustments.
• Observe and support patients during examinations, prioritizing their safety and comfort.
• Deliver sonograms along with oral or written summaries of findings to attending physicians for medical evaluation.
• Select appropriate settings on ultrasound equipment and adjust patient positioning to capture optimal images.
• Operate ultrasound machinery to generate and document images of various bodily functions and structures.

Required Skills
• Sonography certification (ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) is mandatory.
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in ultrasound technology.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal capabilities.
• Proficiency in ultrasound procedures including ECHO, Carotid Doppler, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound, Venous Doppler, Arterial Doppler, Bladder Ultrasound, and EKG.
• Experience with LG and Butterfly IQ ultrasound systems is preferred.

Qualifications
• Valid Sonography certification (ARDMS).
• At least one year of experience directly related to ultrasound and EKG procedures.

Career Growth Opportunities

This position offers the chance to enhance your expertise with advanced ultrasound technologies while contributing to a reputable healthcare organization. The role provides exposure to various nursing home facilities, paving the way for potential career advancement in specialized diagnostic imaging or leadership positions.

Compensation And Benefits
• Compensation: \(35.00 per ultrasound, \)8.00 per EKG.
• Average patient load: 20 patients per day.
• Two weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Health insurance with standard coverage for employees; dependents can be added at employee’s expense.
• Paid holidays for the six primary legal holidays.
• Federal mileage reimbursement of 65.5 cents per mile (effective after 30 miles daily).

Join our team and become an integral part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to exceptional patient care and professional growth.

Employment Type: Full-Time