What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer I position at Wake Forest?
$15,000 sign on for new hire!
Position Highlights:
- Schedule: Days, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, rotating weekend and holiday call.
- Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
- Incentive: $15,000 sign on for new hire
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $3,000 relocation assistance for qualified candidates (outside the determined range) and paid within 30 days from hire date.
What We Offer:
- Day 1 Health Coverage
- Wellness Incentives
- Education Reimbursement
- Parental Benefits
- Retirement Savings Plan
What You Will Do:
Performs quality Cardiac related ultrasound scans, provides observation summaries of scans, and assists radiologists and staff physicians with invasive procedures. Assists with patient scheduling, clerical and image processing function, and participates in the ultrasound call plan. Utilizes advanced clinical and process knowledge to provide guidance and support to sonographers as requested.
What You Need:
- Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Radiologic Technology, AMA approved ultrasound course, or CMA accredited program in Diagnostic ultrasound (Treated as a 2-year Program). Associate’s degree preferred.
- One year experience with patients preferred.
- Valid Sonography credential registration (RDMS, RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or RCS through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) preferred. Must be registered in appropriate cardiology specialties within two years of hire.
- Current BLS Certification
Skills for Success
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, staff, and other Medical Center personnel regarding patient care
- Ability to communicate with patients of varying age groups
- Ability to teach and provide instruction and assess quality of other sonographers’ work
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain a positive, effective working relationship with staff and leadership
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and maintain self-control
- Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
