JOB SUMMARY
The Cardiovascular Sonographer- Regional Float, functions as a member of the healthcare team by providing patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of cardiac and vascular medical conditions. Regardless of ultrasound experience, the expectation of this individual is to train to cardiac and vascular sonography. The individual will record patient history, analyze technical information and provide summaries of findings to physicians. The individual functions as a delegated agent under the supervision of the physician and completes procedures in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health Systems’ (MCHS) mission, policies, and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality. East Regional Float responsibilities include the MMC-Weston hospital (24/7) and Weston Campus clinic; MC-Wausau Center Echo/Vascular Lab and the outreach sites covered through the MC-Wausau Center Echo/Vascular Lab.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Education qualifications must be from a school whose accreditation is recognized by Marshfield Clinic Health System.
Minimum Required: One of the following:
Associate degree or technical diploma in a sonography program or successful completion of the ARDMS or CCI sonography boards.One year of experience as a vascular, cardiac or general sonographer, which includes clinical hours in the sonography program.Preferred/Optional: Associate degree in ultrasonography, registered in cardiac and vascular sonography thru ARDMS or CCI and experience in cardiac and vascular ultrasound.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position, which must be maintained in good standing:
Minimum Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months’ of hire.Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification obtained through the ARDMS or CCI within two years’ of hire.Preferred/Optional:
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and Registered Vascular technologist (RVT) obtained through ARDMS or CCI at time of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.This position is required to cover the Weston Hospital, Wausau, Merrill, and Stevens Point outreach Centers.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.