Cardiac Non-Invasive Lead Echocardiographer

A Day in the Life of a Cardiac Non-Invasive Lead Echocardiographer

This position is responsible for expert knowledge of all Cardiac Non-Invasive operations and procedures. Acts as a lead to the Cardiac Non-Invasive staff and offers advice, training, and clarification of job knowledge. Accountable for department workflow and promotes patient care to support the Mission, Vision, and Values of Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Directs staffing requirements and creates staff schedule matrix that supports patient and physician requirements to provide adequate coverage.
• Ensures their section’s resources (staff, equipment, supplies) are utilized in a manner that optimizes effectiveness while maintaining cost containment and minimizing waste.
• Ensures department is clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Keeps the clinical manager informed on all matters pertinent to the operation of the section.
• Maintains a positive work environment by demonstrating positive interpersonal relations with co-workers, physicians, patients and others.
• Performs and/or assists in performing procedures by following physician orders.
• Submits orders for section supplies for daily operations and assists clinical manager in evaluating supply needs for capital budgets.
• Leads initiatives and is accountable for all quality and safety within department.
• Leads initiatives and is accountable for procedural and patient volume growth.
• Leads initiatives and is accountable for patient experience.
• Participates in call as required.
• Facilitates, organizes, and reviews the daily workflow to deliver maximal throughput of all Cardiac Non-Invasive procedures performed on all qualifying patients as determined by a licensed provider.
• Maintain current procedural protocols, computer files, equipment maintenance program, and quality control data to meeting regulatory requirements.
• Communicates, coordinates, delegates, and assigns the daily activities of the Cardiac Non-Invasive department. Leads employee annual performance evaluations as directed under the guidance of department manager and director.
• Ensures facility technical and documentation expectations are consistent with Joint Commission regulations and CRMC standards

Desired Skills:

• Maintains standards on equipment for accrediting, state and/or federal agencies and ensures that all preventive maintenance occurs as scheduled and provides director/manager with information regarding all equipment failures
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, Physicians and co-workers
• Attention to minute detail
• Demonstrates independent critical thinking skills for daily activity and patient flow of the Cardiac Non-Invasive department
• Positively demonstrates concern and consideration when interacting with patients, medical staff, and employees
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations

Here is What You Need:

• License (must have one of the following):
• Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date.

About Cheyenne Regional:

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!