Cardiac Sonographer, Cardiology, Per Diem, Bring your talent, Grow your career with Heywood Healthcare!

Heywood Hospital•Gardner, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Lead Echo Tech, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with patient care and medical office clinical support. Clinical duties include recording patient health information, vitals, rooming patients, performing Echocardiograms (including Stress Echocardiograms and TEE), and Electrocardiograms. This role is crucial for studying the anatomy and hemodynamics of the heart, quantifying cardiac parameters, and reporting abnormal findings to Cardiologists.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Formal training from an accredited medical sonography program specializing in cardiac sonography.
Credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
Current certification in BLS
Good computer, verbal and written skills.

Nice To Haves

RDCS preferred

Responsibilities

Introduces self and identifies patient using 2 forms of ID.
Explains testing procedure.
Reviews the medical history and directs the exam based on that information.
Performs cardiac diagnostic imaging procedures to study the anatomy and hemodynamics of the heart, including two dimensional (2D) and Doppler modalities.
Performs online calculations in order to quantify cardiac parameters of function and hemodynamics.
Is knowledgeable regarding the anatomy, hemodynamics and physiology associated with both the healthy and diseased heart.
Is knowledgeable regarding cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac medications.
Reports abnormal findings to Cardiologists.
Takes steps to safeguard patients when abnormal results are identified.
Reviews results of testing with Cardiologists.
Discusses cases and techniques used to obtain optimal images.
Assists Cardiologists during transesophageal echocardiograms.
Prioritizes requests based on the nature of the request and the condition and/or situation of the patients.
Coordinates and communicates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient service and care.
Works together to complete assignments with departmental and healthcare team members.
When appropriate, delegates to other healthcare professionals.
Is able to cover some of the lead echo technician’s responsibilities in his/her absence.
Works with other echo technicians and EKG technicians to assist them with workflow.
Demonstrates the ability to work independently.
Ensures reports are directed to appropriate Cardiologists for interpretation.
Monitors report turnaround times for Cardiologists.
Is familiar with JCAHO guidelines.
Is familiar with echo PACS system.
Contacts technical support when necessary to troubleshoot problems.
Is able to operate stress testing equipment when necessary.
Performs 12 lead electrocardiograms when necessary.
Recognizes and reports malfunctioning equipment to Clinical Engineering.
Is responsible for cleaning and disinfections of equipment including probes.
Orders supplies when needed and when appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.