Cardiovascular Sonographer

Company: Lexington Medical Center
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Cardiovascular Sonographer - Day Shift - OutpatientEchovascular LabFull TimeDay Shift6:45am-5:15pm*Sign-On Bonus:* $5,000Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the regions third largest employer. From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.Job SummaryProficient at all functions required to schedule, perform and process echo and/or vascular ultrasound examinations.Minimum Qualifications*Minimum Education:* High School Diploma or Equivalent*Minimum Years of Experience:* None.*Substitutable Education & Experience: *None.*Required Certifications/Licensure:* Certified in CPR or certified within 3 months of employment;Registry eligible (ARDMS or CCI) in Echocardiography and/or Vascular Technology. Must obtain registry in either Echocardiography or Vascular Technology within 90 days of hire date.*Required Training:* Successful completion of formal or occupational training specific to either echocardiography and/or vascular sonography;Possesses excellent understanding of medical terminologyEssential Functions* Performs invasive and non-invasive echo and/or vascular procedures.* Possesses excellent understanding of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy in relation to the cardiovascular disease process and/or arterial and venous system (pathology, morphology).* Obtains a brief history that applies to cardiac disease states and/or arterial/venous diseases states.* Performs a brief physical exam that applies to cardiac disease states and arterial/venous disease states.* Clinically evaluates patients and determines the level of appropriate testing.* Administers echocardiogram image enhancement agent as indicated.* Recognizes symptoms of cardiovascular distress.* Uses all current equipment that requires considerable experience, judgement and concentration.* Available for on-call duty in order to maintain after hours service.Duties & Responsibilities* Participates in a continuous quality improvement program.* Participates in education programs and in-services for departmental personnel.* Participates in continuing education by reading journals, attending workshops and seminars.* Performs routine preventive maintenance and calibration procedures on all pertinent equipment.* Reports equipment malfunctions and maintains a record of these events.* Maintains professional rapport with the Medical Director, Medical Staff and Cardiovascular Staff.* Works independently with little or no direct supervision.* Performs all other duties as assigned or as required by circumstances.We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:* Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits* Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)* Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.* Employer paid life insurance equal to 1x salary* Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary* Adoption assistance* LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment* Tuition reimbursement* Student loan forgiveness*Equal Opportunity Employer*It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employees desires and abilities and the hospitals needs.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Adoption assistance* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Employee discount* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Prescription drug insurance* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Day shiftWork Location: In personby Jobble

Keywords: Lexington Medical Center, Charlotte , Cardiovascular Sonographer, Healthcare , West Columbia, North Carolina