Cardiac Sonographer Beacon Medical Group La Porte
- LaPorte, IN
- Advanced Cardiovascular
- Beacon Medical Group La Porte
- Full-time - Day - Mon - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
- Req #: 225754
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Summary
Reports to Practice Manager. Under general supervision of the BMG management and performing physicians, performs cardiac ultrasound, non-invasive diagnostic studies of the heart and/or other related studies.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Performs cardiac echo and doppler studies by:
- Preparing the patient for testing, explaining purpose and procedure.
- Preparing the ultrasound equipment for use.
- Performing 2-D, M-Mode, and cardiac doppler, accurately measuring, and preparing study for cardiologist's review.
- Recording accurately for logging and charging purposes.
- Performing carotid doppler and LED doppler studies.
Maintains equipment and environment in the Echo Room by:
- Cleaning ultrasound equipment and maintaining an orderly work place.
- Reporting equipment malfunction to supervisor.
- Restocking supplies and delivering reports.
Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:
- Assisting with conducting in-services and staff education.
- Completing other job related duties and projects as assigned or requested by supervisor.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
- The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, continuing education in the form of college level courses and/or specialized ultrasound training program, and successful completion of a basic EKG interpretation class (within the past 2 years). A minimum of six to twelve months of experience involving health care patient contact.
Knowledge & Skills
- Requires knowledge of medical terminology, cardiac anatomy, and basic computer skills.
- Requires basic EKG interpretation skills and CPR certification.
- Requires six months training to become familiar with various specialized equipment and functions.
- Demonstrates vision and color distinction necessary to perform echo and doppler testing, as well as hearing skills needed for patient evaluations.
- Demonstrates manual dexterity to manipulate ultrasound probe to provide optimal images.
- Demonstrates good decision making and patient evaluation skills.
- Demonstrates a willingness to continue education outside the office site and after proficiency is proven and/or registry requirements are met achieving registry status.
Working Conditions
- Works in a patient care environment with occasional exposure to communicable diseases.
Physical Demands
- Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills in communicating and interacting with patients, families, physicians and staff.
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