Cardiac Sonographer - Echocardiaovascular (PRN, Shift Varies)

WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Fayetteville, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Cardiac Sonographer reports to the Echo Manager. This position is responsible for direct care of patients having cardiac ultrasound procedures. The sonographer performs a variety of technical functions that require reasonable independent judgment under minimal to no direct supervision. This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, radiation, and chemicals common to an ultrasound lab and inpatient nursing areas.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited echocardiography program
ARDMS or CCI registry is preferred. If registry eligible, must obtain within 6 months date of hire. If employee is not registered, competency must be demonstrated and approved by the Medical Director of Cardiology, Imaging, or related specialty.
BLS/ CPR required.
Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound practices generally associated with a CV ultrasound lab.

Nice To Haves

1 year of cardiac ultrasound experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to work extended hours and days is required as well as ability to take cardiac ultrasound call.
Provide needed assistance to other coworkers to ensure adequate patient care.
Assists in achieving quality patient care, national patient safety goals, and regulatory requirements.
Establish effective working relationships with all constituencies, including patients, patient families, physicians, coworkers, volunteers, community partners, and vendors.
Strive to improve and facilitate patient care and satisfaction supported with evidenced based practices.
Establish effective teamwork in daily activities.
Utilize good problem-solving techniques, demonstrate initiative, and find creative ways to overcome challenges.
Understand the age-specific needs, including care, communication, and safety needs for the patient population served.
Efficiently and effectively coordinate admission care and direction of patient care for elective admission patients with physicians, the scheduling departments, and all ancillary departments.
Strive to improve and facilitate patient care and satisfaction.