Echosonographer

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Echosonographer joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Radiology/Imaging Services unit provides high-quality diagnostic and interventional imaging services, including wide range of medical imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and other imaging techniques to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. Valuing and ensuring patient care, patient comfort, safety, and adherence to imaging protocols are paramount while collaborating with healthcare professionals, quality control, and the adoption of new technologies while maintaining quality control measures for equipment and processes, adhering to strict safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards are key functions.

Requirements

Applicants should be a graduate of an ultrasound sonography training program.
Internship experience in performing diagnostic ultrasound.
Technologists must meet ARDMS or CCI criteria for Registry Eligible.

Responsibilities

Maintains a positive attitude at all times with staff and patients in accordance with IPE training.
Demonstrates ability to perform all echocardiographic procedures offered by the Cardiac Diagnostic Center to include; echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, pediatric echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
Uses Epic to coordinate the workflow of patients and documents when needed.
Participates in training new employee and students as directed by dept. manager.
Maintain effective, efficient use and disposal of chemicals and other materials.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines. Report unsafe conditions.
Participates in department manual reviews.
Maintains inventory of supplies.
Maintains equipment utilizing manufacturer’s instructions/guidelines.
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee information as per HIPAA guidelines.
Maintains competency in designated testing areas with certifying body (i.e. ARDMS, CCI, etc.).
Notify physician of completed studies and/or any serious of life threatening results.
Notify appropriate nursing personnel regarding unstable patient.
Complete required education including CPR as required.
Attends monthly staff meetings and Huddles.
Complies with scheduling, overtime, and on call requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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