Job Summary:-Demonstrates competence in delivering pre-procedure and post-procedure patient care including, but not limited to patient assessment pre- and post-procedure care and, emergency cardiac care (CPR is required). Additionally, assistance with post-procedure transport may be required.
-Ensures equipment is calibrated and properly maintained on a daily basis. Performs and records all equipment maintenance and quality assurance monitoring. Troubleshoots and identifies any equipment problems and reports to appropriate supervisor.
-Generates ultrasound images of the heart and/or vascular related structures.
-May perform staff training and education.
-Monitors and records patient information and maintains report storage and data systems. Compiles and enters data necessary for charge entry and prepares reports. Also responsible for retrieval of stored information and reports from the automated storage system.
-Prepares procedure room and equipment for daily use and is responsible for timely and efficient room preparation between procedures.
Schedule : M-F 8am- 4:30pm
Minimum of 2 years current Cardiovascular Sonographer/Echocardiographer experience required.
Require an echocardiographer (RDCS or CCI registered) to perform outpatient cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).
Epic experience required.
Stress echo room experience highly preferred.
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-N/A
Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A
Required Skills: [
"PATIENT ASSESSMENT",
"EMERGENCY CARDIAC CARE",
"ULTRASOUND IMAGES",
"EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE",
"QUALITY ASSURANCE MONITORING"
]
Additional Skills: [
"DATA SYSTEMS",
"AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEM"
]Education: Required Education:-Accredited Associate s Degree in Sonography, Radiology or a related field.OR-Completion of a twelve (12) month ultrasound program.
Preferred Education:-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:-BLS--One of the following is required:-RDCS certified through ARDMS.-RCS, ACS and RCCS certified through CCI.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A
Job Category: Clinical-Allied