Echo Sonographer - Variable Day Shifts for Full-time, Part-time and Per Diem Opportunities

Frederick Health • Frederick, MD

2d • $37 - $57

About The Position

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior. Performs a variety of echo studies on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, in assessment of the heart using ultrasound and other testing equipment. Applies decision making and testing skills both independently and in collaboration with others to ensure accurate information upon which to make a diagnosis; and works closely with physicians in the diagnosis of problems. Obtains patient history and maintains department records, performs routine maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment, keeps herself/himself current with changes and advances in their field to maintain the lab standards and their current certifications. Essential Functions: Demonstrates competency in performing echo studies utilizing ultrasound: i.e. selection the correct transducer, obtaining and recording the necessary images, obtaining and performing measurements of structures and velocities and demonstrating patient safety in the use of ultrasound as per department protocol and current standards Demonstrates competence in the use of the diagnostic equipment other than ultrasound, per department procedures Explains test and answers patient and family questions regarding the test Abides by all universal infection control protocols Provides mentoring, education, leadership, and assistance for non-registered Sonographers Coordinates scheduling studies with nurses, reading facilities and other departments and parties involved Documents patient history and checks for correct orders. Provides accurate and precise information regarding the patients’ identification and clinical data Prepares the test data for interpretation by physicians Logs test, enters correct measurements, creates the preliminary report and ensures the preliminary report reaches requesting physician Helps maintain department patient records As a result of lab protocol, consultation with other Sonographers or Physicians, or using independent judgment based on experience, performs additional tests to provide the necessary information to make a diagnosis Reports critical findings to the Reading Physician or the Medical Director as soon as possible. Notifies them if the test results require immediate additional tests and/or treatment Treats and uses lab equipment with care and performs routine maintenance Reports the equipment issues to the supervisor/manager and/or Bio-Medical department Observes safe operating techniques for the protection of patients and her/himself Keeps current with changes and advances in the field and obtains CME’s to maintain registration and meet IAC requirements Attends the departmental QA meetings. Participates in the QA process Helps in the training of students and other allied personnel as requested Instructs Students on testing procedures and evaluates their performance in accordance with each institutions policies Readily provides clerical assistance as needed in the department Helps with the transportation of patients when necessary Provides statistical data for review Works on special projects with Physicians and Hospital Staff Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the testing process and equipment used.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong customer orientation with the ability to convey the values of the organization to everyone involved with the process.
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Adult (AE) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCC) required
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in performing echo studies utilizing ultrasound
• Demonstrates competence in the use of the diagnostic equipment other than ultrasound, per department procedures
• Explains test and answers patient and family questions regarding the test
• Abides by all universal infection control protocols
• Provides mentoring, education, leadership, and assistance for non-registered Sonographers
• Coordinates scheduling studies with nurses, reading facilities and other departments and parties involved
• Documents patient history and checks for correct orders.
• Provides accurate and precise information regarding the patients’ identification and clinical data
• Prepares the test data for interpretation by physicians
• Logs test, enters correct measurements, creates the preliminary report and ensures the preliminary report reaches requesting physician
• Helps maintain department patient records
• As a result of lab protocol, consultation with other Sonographers or Physicians, or using independent judgment based on experience, performs additional tests to provide the necessary information to make a diagnosis
• Reports critical findings to the Reading Physician or the Medical Director as soon as possible.
• Notifies them if the test results require immediate additional tests and/or treatment
• Treats and uses lab equipment with care and performs routine maintenance
• Reports the equipment issues to the supervisor/manager and/or Bio-Medical department
• Observes safe operating techniques for the protection of patients and her/himself
• Keeps current with changes and advances in the field and obtains CME’s to maintain registration and meet IAC requirements
• Attends the departmental QA meetings.
• Participates in the QA process
• Helps in the training of students and other allied personnel as requested
• Instructs Students on testing procedures and evaluates their performance in accordance with each institutions policies
• Readily provides clerical assistance as needed in the department
• Helps with the transportation of patients when necessary
• Provides statistical data for review
• Works on special projects with Physicians and Hospital Staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed