Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

Description: $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible new hires
Registered Vascular Sonographer

Why Mount Carmel?

With five hospitals , over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics , a college of nursing , a Medicare Advantage plan , and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we\'ve been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health , one of the nation\'s largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.

We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities\' at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Why Columbus?

The nation\'s 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest - ranked for population growth, for job growth, for wage growth, and real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you\'ll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at !

About the job:

The Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for performing Echocardiography and/or Vascular diagnostic testing as per Accreditation Guidelines. Reports preliminary findings for physician interpretation, Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.

What you will do:

• Reviews physician orders to ensure correct procedure and correctly identifies patients.
• Patient Care: Performs all studies according to policy and procedures and standards established by Accreditating body. Abnormal pathology reported appropriately. Explains procedures to patients, answers patient\'s questions. Ensures comfort of patient. Assists with patient transport as needed.
• Documentation: Obtains pertinent health history. Enters accurate and complete data in diagnostic testing equipment and documentation system. Ensures accuracy of reports prior to dispatch.
• Collaboration/Communication: Communicates pertinent patient data to appropriate team members. Collaborates with other departments to provide optimum patient care.
• Equipment Resource Management: Knowledgeable of all equipment pertinent to specific area of testing. Able to perform basic trouble-shooting. Participates in evaluation of new equipment.
• Initiative: Responsible for personal professional development. Maintains registry status or actively pursues registry. Responsible for completion of annual competencies. Participates in accreditation/re-accreditation process.
• Computer Skills: Utilizes computers appropriate to areas of testing effectively, including timekeeping system, clinical information systems and the intranet.
• Performance Improvement: Assists in development of department monitors and data collection. Participates in PI work groups.

What we are looking for:

• Education: Associates or bachelor\'s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred
• Licensure/Certification:

1. Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) as

a. RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or

b. RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

OR

2. Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as

a. RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or

b. RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist)

OR

3. ARDMS or CCI Board-eligible AND achieve certification within 12-months of hire

• Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in cardiovascular imaging preferred.
• Effective Communication Skills
• BLS certification required.

Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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