Cardiac Sonographer
St. Charles Health System
- Bend, Oregon, United States
- Bend, Oregon, United States
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Performs and produces accurate and interpretable cardiovascular Ultrasounds per St. Charles Health System policies, procedures and established guidelines. Conducts timely office procedures (charges, charge audits, editing, filing, data collection, ordering, other) as required by St. Charles Health System.
Ensures that charges are entered, audited in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures that all cardiovascular ultrasounds/Echos are read daily and dispersed back to the referring physicians and facilities. Provides timely report and database entry completion and maintains St. Charles Health System Echo database network and provides clinical oversight and troubleshooting for the system. Remains proficient in administration of ultrasound contrast agent per St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. Remains proficient in ultrasound bubble studies per St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. Performs cleaning of TEE Probes, TTE Probes and Echo Machines according to St. Charles Health System policies and procedures. Responsible for inventory oversight and communicates equipment and supply needs to the responsible party. Prepares comprehensive reports for the cardiologist. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory agencies in Electronic Medical Records. Participates in call rotation. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects. Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests. Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned. EDUCATION: Required: Graduate of accredited certificate program
Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in related field.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Required: Current BLS/CPR Health Care Provider certification. Current OBMI License. RDCS-AE or RCS required within 90 days of hire. Valid Oregon Driver's License and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Preferred: RDCS-PE, RDCS-FE, RCCS. EXPERIENCE: Required: Six (6) months of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.
Preferred: One (1) year of direct patient care experience in cardiovascular ultrasound.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
Must have strong team working and collaborative skills. Must be able to multi-task and work independently.
Must have strong attention to detail Must have strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills. Must have intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Access), database management, and document preparation. Diagnostic testing and Special Skills include proficiency in: Transthoracic and Stress (Dobutamine & Treadmill) echocardiograms. Transesophageal echocardiograms Proper cleaning of TEE probes Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS-PE Registered Technologist) Fetal Echocardiography (RDCS - FE Registered Technologist) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement. Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: Variable (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: TECHNOLOGIST Scheduled Days of the Week: Variable Shift Start & End Time: Variable
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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