CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER I
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Job overview
Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER I. The Cardiac Sonographer I will work in a Cardiac Diagnostics Department, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to assist cardiologists in diagnosing congenital, structural, and disease-process cardiac issues. This role involves performing procedures to IAC standards and guidelines, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms. The candidate will also perform ultrasound testing using various functionalities and assist with equipment maintenance.
Key focus areas include Understand cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies, Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical terminology, and Demonstrate knowledge in all facets of performing optimal studies.
Successful candidates bring CCI, ARRT, or ARDMS Registry and American Heart Association BLS. Important skills include Cross-Sectional Human Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Medical Terminology, Ultrasound Physics, and 2-Dimensional Ultrasound.
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Overview
Cardiac Sonographer , Cardiac Diagnostics
$25,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates
Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.
To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .
Position Summary:
The candidate will work in a Covenant Health System Cardiac Diagnostics Department utilizing state of the art technology to assist our cardiologists in diagnosing congenital, structural, and disease-process cardiac issues. The candidate will perform procedures to IAC standards and guidelines, to include transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms .
Responsibilities
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Understands cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies.
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Demonstrates knowledge of basic medical terminology.
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Demonstrates knowledge in all facets of performing optimal studies to include pertinent clinical history, related diagnostic procedures, ultrasound physics, normal anatomy, and pathological variants. Also demonstrates competent performance of critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to age-specific patient needs.
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Assists in the maintenance of equipment, supplies and imaging areas.
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Able to perform ultrasound testing on patients by utilizing 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, speckle tracking, and other post-processing functionality, along with exercise and stress echo exams.
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Performs as primary liaison between patients, physicians, and other members of the support team. Provides patients and families with procedure explanation and/or written documentation of procedure.
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Demonstrates competency in production, use, recognition and analysis of images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. Able to complete preliminary reports including a range of measurements and motion to assist the physician with test results.
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Able to develop and maintain good working relationships both inter- and intra-departmentally; to foster good customer relations, to maintain open lines of communication with colleagues, providers, and patients, and to observe the Covenant Health Mission and Values.
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Participates in continuing education for optimal patient care, public education and enhanced knowledge and technical competence.
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Able to perform correct drug, procedure and supply charging, stock maintenance and vendor ordering procedure.
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Efficiently coordinates daily work distribution and patient flow.
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Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
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Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
None specified. Preference may be given to individuals with experience as a Cardiac Sonographer in a hospital setting.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain a CCI, ARRT, or ARDMS Registry. American Heart Association BLS prior to hire
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Job Title CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER I
ID 4576186
Facility Parkwest Medical Center
Department Name CARDIAC DIAGNOSTICS
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