Registered Cardiac Sonographer, South Hospital, 7a-7p
About The Position
The Cardiac Sonographer has a working knowledge of adult, geriatric, neonatal, and occasionally adolescent echocardiography, where applicable. The Cardiac Sonographer presents a pleasing and helpful manner to the patient, physicians, visitors, members of the department, and all other medical personnel. The Cardiac Sonographer exhibits courteous behavior when addressing the general public and outside hospital related agencies. The Cardiac Sonographer supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as a technologist in all aspects of echocardiography.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Allied Health or Certificate from an accredited Cardiac Sonography Program (required)
- 1 year Echocardiography experience or equivalent (required)
- Cardiac Sonographer registry required within six months of employment (ARDMS or CCI) (required)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (required)
- Competency in using and troubleshooting ultrasound equipment
- Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Must be able to adjust echo protocol according to echo findings
- Must be competent in using the hospital EMR and echo PACS system
Responsibilities
- Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (2D, 3D, M Mode, Doppler, Color Flow, Strain)
- Performs stress echocardiograms
- Performs contrast enhanced echocardiograms
- Assists with transesophageal echocardiograms (Depending on facility)
- Performs patient assessment
- Performs quality control
- Performs cardiac stress testing (Depending on facility)
- Performs EKG’s, and places Holter monitors
- Performs equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Provides patient, family, hospital staff, and physician education
- Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
- Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
- Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
- Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
