Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•$42 - $57

About The Position

To perform cardiac ultrasound procedures of a professional level on all patient population serviced by South Shore Health & Educational Corporation other than pediatric patients. Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient

Requirements

At least a (2) two year Echocardiography accredited program including technical and clinical training culminating in an associate degree or higher.
At least (1) one to (2) two years experience preferred
RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)) or RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
BLS - Basic Life Support (within 180 days after start date)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 180 days after start date)
Ability to demonstrate competency in echocardiography.
Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.
Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary, to develop new techniques.
Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducers
Per diem, as needed
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

Responsibilities

Performs complete study including M-MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
Acquires all necessary images and measurements according to lab protocols
Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis.
Quantitative abnormal valve areas calculating gradients.
Obtains permanent records of examination.
Looks up patient information and previous echo exams in the patient's electronic medical records system
Completes exam documentation and billing info in the patient's electronic medical records
Contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
Writes preliminary interpretation for physician review.
Informs physician during reading session of any non-conventional views taken.
Stores daily examinations performed.
Ensures that all studies download correctly to GE server.
Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
Able to utilize GE reading station including burning CD, downloading cases
Able to utilize Epic (Electronic medical records)
Able to utilize the electronic method of calling down inpatients in a timely and efficient manner.
Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
Practices MD notification of "red values" as described in policy.