Job Title: Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist
Profession: Clinical Professional
Specialty: Cardiac Ultrasound
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: M-F
Hours per Shift: 0900-1730
Experience: Six (6) months of related experience
License: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- 2+ years of experience
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to utilize critical thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with surgeons, physicians, and other healthcare staff regarding cardiac ultrasound results
- Ability to serve in on-call rotation after regular business hours
Description:
Responsible for diagnostic cardiac or vascular ultrasound that provides the physician with measurements and accurate images of cardiac structures for accurate diagnosis.
Provides immediate feedback with preliminary reports of critical results to nurses and physicians, which is critical for life-saving treatment intervention.
Assists the physician with studies and aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks.
Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in the performance of advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures.
Performs adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures including TEE and stress echo.
Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures.
Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and obtains optimal diagnostic recordings.
Exercises appropriate judgment in notification of abnormal results to the reading physician.
Maintains proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy.
Documents all procedures accurately in the departmental tracking process.
Processes charging and other necessary data efficiently and accurately.
Collaborates in the maintenance of departmental efficiency.
Anticipates needs in equipment and supplies and uses resources wisely to assist in cost containment.
Schedules patients in an efficient manner.
Supports unit and hospital goals through QA and educational activities.
Maintains current competency and registry in the two specialty practices.
Demonstrates initiative in personal and professional development.
Participates in the departmental QA process and national accreditation process.
Modifies behavior and performance to meet changing departmental goals.
Maintains a clean environment and practices infection control.
Promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety.
Maintains confidentiality for patients, employees, physicians, and corporate information.
Collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Exhibits independent judgment in decision-making from diversified alternatives subject to general review.
Coordinates activities of others without supervision.
Works directly with patients and internal customers through face-to-face interaction or via telephone.
Interacts frequently with individuals at director level or above.