Senior Cardiac Sonographer

2w2 weeks ago

Cooper University Health Care

Camden, US · Full-time · $74,000 – $122,000

About this role

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to extraordinary health care begins with our team. The Senior Cardiac Sonographer performs 2D and 3D echocardiograms with color and spectral doppler in the echo lab and at the bedside of high patient acuity, including imaging patients on ventilators, ECMO, Impella, and LVAD.

Daily responsibilities include performing stress echocardiograms and dobutamine stress echocardiograms, assisting cardiologists with TEE, intracardiac echo, pericardiocentesis, intraoperative echo, and code coverage. The Senior Cardiac Sonographer also recognizes the need for agitated saline and contrast agents, performing IV insertion when necessary.

This role supports sonography training across multiple disciplines, including physicians, fellows, students, and new hires, cultivating a collaborative and cooperative work environment. The Senior Cardiac Sonographer ensures charges align with actual orders and tests performed for accuracy in documentation and revenue return.

Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Requirements

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification in adult echocardiogram required
American Heart Association BLS certification required
0-2 years of experience required; 3-5 years preferred
Clinical expertise in performing echocardiograms with outpatient and inpatient high acuity populations
Ability to effectively communicate with department leadership on supply and equipment needs
Stays abreast of specialty emerging technologies, protocols, certifications, and competencies

Responsibilities

Perform 2D and 3D echocardiograms with color and spectral doppler in the echo lab and at the bedside of high patient acuity
Perform stress echocardiograms and dobutamine stress echocardiograms
Assist cardiologist with TEE, intracardiac echo, pericardiocentesis, intraoperative echo and code coverage
Recognize the need for agitated saline and contrast agents and perform IV insertion if necessary
Support sonography training across multiple disciplines including physicians, fellows, students, and new hires
Ensure charges to patients align with actual order and test performed for accuracy in documentation and revenue return
Participate in process improvements related to quality, safety and regulatory goals and initiatives
Participate in required on-call rotation for the hospital during the week, weekends, and holidays (must arrive within 45 minutes of call activation)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement
Competitive rates and compensation programs
Attractive working conditions
Opportunities for career growth through professional development