CV Sonographer II

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus and $10,000 educational assistance available to external candidates!!

We love new grads! 

Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams. 

High quality diagnostic cardiac and/or vascular imaging procedures. Maintains accurate
documentation of results and reports to physicians as directed.

Performs various diagnostic cardiology or peripheral vascular exams including but not limited to:
• Vascular Imaging
◦ Carotid duplex
◦ Peripheral arterial duplex
◦ Ankle/brachial indices
◦ Segmental pressures
◦ Peripheral venous duplex
◦ Cerebrovascular duplex
• Cardiac Imaging
◦ Echocardiography
◦ Exercise stress echo
◦ Chemical stress echo
◦ Transesophageal echo
• Noninvasive Cardiac Testing
◦ Electrocardiograms (ECG)
◦ Holter/Event monitor applications
◦ Non-imaging stress testing
Corroborates clinical history and assesses patient for appropriateness of ordered procedure.
Provides patient education, applies patient relations skills and maintains confidentiality of patients and customers
in a safe and professional manner.
Assumes responsibility for assigned area, reporting equipment malfunctions and procedure difficulties.

Education:

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiology Technology program or graduate of post secondary allied health profession program

Licenses & Certifications:

• BLS required upon hire. Please refer to policy “Licensed, Certified, and Registered Employees” for acceptable Life Support cards
• ARDMS Board Certification
• ARDMS Board Certified in ABD and OB within six months of hire
• ARDMS Board Certified as RVT within one year of hire

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture’s as required for position
• Demonstrated ability to set and maintain multiple priorities in an environment with shifting priorities, while providing accurate deliverables in a timely fashion
• Must be self-motivated, and able to take ownership of projects/assignments
• Must be a team player with excellent follow-up and customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with guests and team members