Cardiovascular Sonographer at Abarca Health

Pierre, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in a related health care field (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Cardiovascular Technology)
  • Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) upon hire, or RDCS (AE) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) upon hire
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Preferred: 1-3 years ultrasound experience

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality cardiac and peripheral vascular ultrasound scans as directed by physician
  • Perform adult cardiac, vascular, and SE exams as directed by the physician
  • Educate patients and family on the procedure being administered and initiate proper interventions, such as notifying the physician when results illustrate immediate attention is needed
  • Maintain equipment, infection control, safety, and other items to ensure high quality performance and patient care in the technical service area
  • Document procedure data in a complete and accurate format for presentation to the reading physician for interpretation
  • Responsible for the echocardiographic portion of the Cardiology department
  • Follow appropriate billing procedures
  • Set up and maintain quality outreach programs in echocardiography and stress echocardiography as directed
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, OSHA)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cardiac UltrasoundVascular UltrasoundEchocardiographyStress EchocardiographyUltrasound ScansPatient EducationEquipment MaintenanceBilling Procedures

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Cardiovascular Sonographer position?

The pay range is $32.25 - $48.50, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

The position is located at Avera Medical Group Pierre and requires on-site work during Day Shift.

What certifications are required for this role?

Required certifications include Radiography (R) from ARRT upon hire or RDCS (AE) from ARDMS upon hire, along with an Associate's degree in a related health care field.

What is the company culture like at Avera?

Avera emphasizes compassion, hospitality, stewardship, and upholding CARE standards (Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, Engagement) while working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Cardiovascular Sonographer role?

Strong candidates have the required Associate's degree and certifications (ARRT(R) or ARDMS(RDCS-AE)), 1-3 years of ultrasound experience (preferred), and the ability to perform cardiac/vascular exams, educate patients, and work effectively in a team.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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