Cardiac Non-Invasive Lead Echocardiographer

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date.

Responsibilities

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
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