Cardiac Ultrasound Tech Associate PRN

LCMC Health•Stillwater, MN

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist Associate provides patient care in the course of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examinations and/or studies under the direction of the leadership and under appropriate supervision. GENERAL DUTIES Demonstrates proficiency and quality in performing the technical aspects of Diagnostic Ultrasound with and according to department policy and procedure: Performs echocardiograms and vascular studies within the scope training and experience. Expands the scope of examination according to any abnormalities. Selects the appropriate transducers and settings for examinations. Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram and stress echocardiograms. Maintains records of all procedures performed and archives patient examinations. Patient Safety: Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects the ultrasound equipment daily to ensure it is operating effectively. Reports any malfunctions through the proper reporting method in a timely manner. Identifies the patient and procedure to be performed in accordance with the JCAHO standards. Departmental Responsibilities: Examines rooms and equipment are cleaned and maintained between patients. Monitors and notifies the proper personnel when supplies are needed. Customer Service: Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures. Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided. Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the Sonography area/department.

Requirements

Eligible for registry with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing Institute.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Performs echocardiograms and vascular studies within the scope training and experience.
Expands the scope of examination according to any abnormalities.
Selects the appropriate transducers and settings for examinations.
Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiogram and stress echocardiograms.
Maintains records of all procedures performed and archives patient examinations.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Inspects the ultrasound equipment daily to ensure it is operating effectively.
Reports any malfunctions through the proper reporting method in a timely manner.
Identifies the patient and procedure to be performed in accordance with the JCAHO standards.
Examines rooms and equipment are cleaned and maintained between patients.
Monitors and notifies the proper personnel when supplies are needed.
Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the Sonography area/department.