Echocardiographer: PRN

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Firelands Health is seeking an Echocardiographer to join their team. This position offers a unique lifestyle in Sandusky, voted “Best Coastal Small Town in America”, along the shores of Lake Erie. Firelands Health is the area’s largest and most comprehensive resource for quality medical care, serving a regional service area with over 300,000 residents. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives we serve. We are committed to being the best & preferred independent healthcare employer for the Sandusky Bay region, guided by our Core ACE Values: Attitude, Commitment, and Enthusiasm.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology, or a minimum of 3 years experience in cardiopulmonary specialty procedures.
Cardiac Echo certification is required.
BLS required.
Strong background in cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias.
Ability to perform the following cardiopulmonary specialty procedures: Cardiac stress testing preparation, 12 lead EKG's, Holter monitor application, Cardiac event monitor application.

Responsibilities

Performs Cardiac Ultrasound Testing (echocardiography)
Interacts with and educates patients regarding echocardiography
Performs scans; using the M-mode, 2-D (color flow), and Doppler according to established protocol
Informs physicians of observations, as needed
Completes documentation utilizing echocardiography worksheet
Collaborates with RN to perform contrast ECHO study when deemed necessary
Ensures documentation of study
Utilizes left lateral decubitus position for exam
Identifies suboptimal images and utilizes strategies to maximize image quality
Maintains performance level of suboptimal exams below established benchmark
Ensures timely completion and distribution of dictated and transcribed reports
Supports accreditation standards and assists in maintaining ICAEL accreditation status
Preparation for Cardiac Stress Testing
Interacts with and educates patients regarding cardiac stress test
Reinforces and ensures patient understanding of procedure
Attaches/disconnects electrodes; prepares set-up of stress testing equipment
Obtains blood pressure and assists patients during testing.
Records data on assessment sheet
Performs Holter Monitor Service
Interacts with and educates patients
Attaches/disconnects electrodes/monitor
Programs Holter monitor and ensures functioning
Cardiac Event Monitor
Applies and disconnects cardiac event monitors.
Provides patient education related to maintenance of monitor and transmission of cardiac events.
Manages data in software program and completes report preparation.
Associated Duties
Assists with quality improvement efforts
Develops and conducts education programs in areas of expertise for staff and patients.
Performs 12-lead EKG and completes required paperwork and documentation
Applies ambulatory blood pressure monitor and provides patient with education related to monitor.
Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.