Sign On Incentive of $20,000 for qualifying candidates!

We are looking for you to come and join our busy IAC Accredited Echo Lab that currently supports a large group of hospital employed Cardiologists! Join our team today! Hybrid position that includes rotating clinic and hospital support and participating in the hospital call rotation to for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We want you to join our amazing team in a career that has meaning and excitement performing Echocardiography. Be a part of our innovative team performing transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), NICU pediatric echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TTE), stress echocardiograms and a list of other minimally invasive procedures that are led by echo imaging such as transcatheter aortic valve replacements or transcatheter mitral valve repairs!

As a member of the interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiology team, contributes professional Cardiac Sonographer knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to adult and pediatric patients undergoing echocardiographic exams and procedures. The Cardiac Sonographer will function both independently and in collaboration with the Diagnostic Cardiology nursing staff and under the direction of physicians.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

* Assesses the needs of patients and families undergoing echocardiographic procedures, providing appropriate teaching, and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.

* Assists the physician with the development of an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.

* Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.

* Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the Diagnostic Cardiology Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

* Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.

* Utilizes critical thinking in making judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of the patient.

* Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the safe performance of the following exams utilizing m-mode, real time, color flow mapping, PW / CW, ped off, and 3D imaging.
o Adult and pediatric transthoracic echocardiography
o Adult transesophageal echocardiography
o Adult stress echocardiography

* Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment including, but not limited to the following:

* Ultrasound machines and transducers

* PACs and echo reporting systems

* Patient monitoring systems

* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice including the use of radiation protection devices and exposure levels for both the associate and patient.

Development & Patient Education

* Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance Cardiac Sonographer practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

* 30 CMEs per 3 years to maintain certification plus any extra CMEs to maintain lab accreditation.

* Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.

* Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

* Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Department Support

* Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 20-minute response time from primary residence to hospital.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

* Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

* Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

* Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

* Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

* Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

* Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.