ArchWellHealth is a new, innovative healthcare provider devoted to improving the lives of our senior members. We deliver best-in-class care at comfortable, accessible neighborhood clinics where seniors can feel at home and become part of a vibrant, wellness-focused community. Our members experience greater continuity of care, as well as the comfort of knowing they will be treated with respect by people who genuinely care about them, their families, and their communities.
Job Summary:Reporting to the Director of Cardiac Imaging, the Cardiac Sonographer is a critical member of the care team. The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures by explaining procedures, performing full transthoracic echocardiography procedures, fielding all member questions, and providing a comfortable setting to the member. The Cardiac Sonographer is also responsible for accurate data entry, assisting physicians in interpreting the data, and ensuring all medical records and clinical systems are up to date.
Duties/Responsibilities
Obtain optimal quality Echocardiographic data utilizing 2-D imaging, M-Mode, Continuous Wave, Pulsed Wave, and Color Flow DopplerPrepare preliminary reports for physician interpretationUtilize ultrasound Enhancing Agents according to ASE guidelines, and perform saline contracts studies as neededExplain procedures to members so they are well informed regarding the examination and address any of their concernsAccurately track and input test data and patient information into clinical systems and medical recordsMaintain and calibrate equipment, as well as monitor quality control, to ensure accurate resultsUtilize knowledge of each member's age-specific needs in performance of duties and responsibilitiesAssist with transporting patients to and from exam rooms, ensuring high-level of patient care and satisfactionAbility and willingness to travel locally and regionally up to 50% of the time with portable echo machine
Required Skills/Abilities:
Customer-service orientation, with a focus on patient experience and care throughout interactionsCritical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environmentDetail-orientation for data entry, ensuring accuracy in data reporting and analysisHigh level of emotion intelligence, able to manage stressful situations with grace and determinationSelf-starter with the ability to think creatively and work effectivelyAbility to work effectively with various seniorities and diverse populations including staff, providers, members, family members, and vendorsExcellent critical reasoning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to analyze situations, determine risks, and find solutions to prevent future issues and resolve recurring defects
Education and Experience:
All state-level licensures including but not limited to: RDMS, permit for medical imaging, and certifications in basic life support.Credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)Minimum two years working as an Imaging TechProficient PC skillsFluency in Spanish or other languages spoken by people in the communities we serve (where necessary)
ArchWellHealth is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
| Location | Kansas City, MO |