Cardiac Sonographer - Atrium Health Cabarrus Cardiology/Adult FT

Department:36912 Atrium Health Cabarrus - EchocardiographyStatus:Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Weekdays 7 AM to 330 PM, Weekends, Holidays**This role does include opportunities for career development/advancement for a Cardiac Sonographer I, II, III, IV.**This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.Pay Range$35.50 - $53.25Essential FunctionsPerforms diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols.Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients' clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms.Maintains patient medical records.Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms.Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed. Physical RequirementsInvolves exposure to infectious/contagious diseases and hazardous materials. Environment is climate controlled. Light to moderate physical requirements with frequent walking, standing, stooping and reaching. Lifting of up to 200 pounds of weight with assistance. Pushing and pulling of up to 450 pounds.Education, Experience and CertificationsHigh School Diploma or GED required. Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program required. Completion of certification or registry in Echocardiography (RDCS) required within 1 year of employment. BLS required.Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health