Cardiac Sonographer 2 - 501669

University of Toledo•Toledo, OH

22d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the health care team, the Cardiac Sonographer performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing on adolescent and adult patients at UTMC. Testing includes M-mode echocardiograms, 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Sector scans, Cardiac Doppler, Colorflow Imaging, and measurement of Ejection Fraction by echocardiogram. The sonographer assists physicians with Transesophageal Echocardiograms and performs Stress Exercise Echocardiograms in the Heart Station with Stress Laboratory personnel. The role also maintains the digital computer system. Employees are expected to follow UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and hospital policies and procedures. This includes supporting patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care; following the Morse Fall Scale and handwashing requirements; recognizing and reporting safety issues and equipment dysfunction; following department safety education and training; and using standardized handoff communication practices. The position requires on-call availability and independent work when called in, with the ability to arrive at the hospital within one hour. Employment is subject to pre-employment drug and other required health screenings. The University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.

Requirements

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or a higher relevant degree, or ten years of experience performing echocardiograms.
Must have been registered for five years and have performed echocardiograms for five years after registration; work experience must be recent and relevant, with documented proficiency in independently performing exams. School experience does not count.
Computer knowledge.
AHA/CPR certification in the Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course identified by the Heart Station/Cardiology Clinic policy.
Must be able to take on-call assignments and work independently when called in.
Must be able to arrive at the hospital within one hour when called in.

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-invasive cardiology.

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing, including M-mode echocardiograms, 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Sector scans, Cardiac Doppler, Colorflow Imaging, and echocardiographic measurement of Ejection Fraction.
Assist physicians in performing Transesophageal Echocardiograms.
Perform Stress Exercise Echocardiograms in the Heart Station with Stress Laboratory personnel.
Maintain the digital computer system.
Adhere to UTMC Service Values, iCare standards, hospital policies, and procedures.
Follow patient safety practices, including fall-risk assessment using the Morse Fall Scale and handwashing between patients.
Recognize departmental safety issues, report equipment dysfunction promptly, and follow institutional and departmental procedures for incidents.
Attend and follow department-specific safety education and training, and help maintain a safe work environment.
Follow standardized handoff communication practices and applicable communication policies.
Provide independent work when called in and be able to report to the hospital within one hour.