Reg Cardiac Sonographer I

Fisher Titus Medical Center • Norwalk, OH

124d

About The Position

To perform cardiac ultrasound procedures of a professional level on all patient population serviced by the Hospital. Responsible for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient. Performs complete study including REAL TIME, 2D- M-MODE, COLOR FLOW MAPPING, DOPPLER Trans-Esophageal, Stress Echo. Obtains permanent records of examination. Contributes professional knowledge via sonographer worksheet and verbal communication with cardiologist. Daily Record of Report Timeliness. Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards. Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Prepares patients for examination and explains procedure to patients while performing studies. Correlates clinical history with the test to be performed. Maintains work area. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates or better in Health Services Administration.
• Certification in CPR.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac ultrasound procedures on all patient populations serviced by the Hospital.
• Ensure the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient.
• Conduct complete studies including REAL TIME, 2D- M-MODE, COLOR FLOW MAPPING, DOPPLER Trans-Esophageal, Stress Echo.
• Obtain permanent records of examination.
• Contribute professional knowledge via sonographer worksheet and verbal communication with cardiologist.
• Maintain daily record of report timeliness.
• Attend all required safety training programs.
• Follow Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Promote effective working relationships and work effectively as part of a department/unit team.
• Prepare patients for examination and explain procedures.
• Correlate clinical history with the test to be performed.
• Maintain work area.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental coverage
• 401K match
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Shift, Weekend & PRN differential

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree