Certified Cardiovascular Sonographer - Cath Lab Ultrasound - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (57863)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM • Marietta, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Certified Cardiovascular Sonographer is responsible for operating ultrasound equipment to obtain cardiovascular diagnostic images. Assists in interpretation of ultrasound images. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and always exercises strict confidentiality.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Sonography Program and have Active Registry in Medical Sonography (Sonographer) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.
• Registered Cardiac Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification and/or RVT certification required.
• BLS required.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the diagnostic imaging area.
• The staff member should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and customer service including effective listening.
• The staff member should demonstrate critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a sonographer's impression.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies by checking inventory regularly.
• Assists with the rotation of diagnostic imaging students (Radiology, Ultrasound, etc.) in the Cardiovascular Lab.
• 75% attendance at monthly department meetings (9/year) and 75% attendance at each of the Cardiovascular QA meetings (9/year for Cardio (Echo) Lab and 9/year for the Vascular Lab).
• Enters orders correctly.
• Properly utilizes multiple computer systems (Meditech, Chartmaxx, iSite, and Merge).
• With appropriate education, training and validation, uses proper technique for intravenous line insertion, administers Definity and intravenous line discontinuation according to the facility protocol.
• Maintains compliance in RQI.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees