Outpatient Cardiac Sonographer - Pool/PRN

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

7h•$46 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

National Jewish Health is currently seeking a PRN Cardiac Sonographer to join our growing outpatient cardiology service. This position will have a high level impact in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of common and unusual cardiac and respiratory diseases. The selected candidate will work with a team of sonographers and physicians that are available daily for consultation. Great Perk! This position is a Monday through Friday, day shift position. No nights, weekends, holidays or on-call schedule! Why National Jewish Health? Non-sectarian National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. We are known worldwide for the treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. If you believe in working for an organization where Breathing Science is Life, we invite you to join our team! Position Summary Responsible and accountable for performing quality Echocardiography in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). This position works within interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care for the patient.

Requirements

Education: Successful completion of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.
Work Experience: None
Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
New graduates must be registry eligible and successfully complete professional board certification (ARDMS, RCS) within one year of employment.
BLS required.

Responsibilities

Performs high quality echocardiograms to assist the physician in the diagnosis of cardiac conditions in accordance with ARDMS and IAC standards.
Prepares and completes all required documentation in a thorough and accurate manner.
Initiates times to read exams with cardiologists to elicit feedback and quality improvement.
Performs all related responsibilities associated with Pulmonary Physiology testing to include operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with hospital and department safety policy and procedures.
Participates in quality improvements processes on an on-going basis and assists with IAC compliance as directed.
Maintains continuing education requirements as outlined by the ARDMS.
Provides guidance to less experienced staff to assure high quality exams on all patients.
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.