Cardiac Sonographer II

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Department:

CC Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab-Echo

Job Description Summary:

• Verifies orders and patient information prior to exam. Completes all necessary documentation associated with each case to ensure that reports and charges are accurate and timely.
• Performs echocardiograms in various locations throughout the hospital; portable, in the department, etc. Takes the iniative to complete exams as needed to achieve maximum productivity of the department.
• Maintains productivity and efficiency. Completes exams within appropriate time frame and assures that clinical appointments are kept on time.
• Selects appropriate frequencies and settings to fully optimize 2D, Doppler, Stress echo and 3D images. EKG signals clear, images well aligned and on axis, appropriate scales and speed utilized.
• Differentiates normal and abnormal structures and provides accurate technical impressions of pathology observed. Reports critical values to physicians and management as required.
• Adheres to departmental protocol and assures that sufficient anatomy and accurate measurements are documented to provide a diagnosis.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill when assisting physicians with transesophogeal echocardiogram. Appropriately adjusts setting to optimize images prior to capture.
• Administers contrast agents according to departmental policies and procedures. Obtains diagnostic, well enhanced images to the satisfaction of the interpreting physician.
• Completes stress echoes according to departmental protocol. Captures optimal images within required timeframe pre and post exercise. Places EKG leads and obtains necessary documentation prior to exercise.
• Utilizes proper techniques in the cleaning and disinfection of TEE probes.

• License/Registration/Certification
  

• Effective January 1, 2013, RDCS or CCI certification required.

• Education
  

• Graduate of an approved ultrasound program with emphasis in adult echocardiography or graduate of a foreign Medical School

• Experience
  

• Minimum of 2 years experience in adult and transesophageal echocardiography. Able to perform stress and contrast echocardiography.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more

Degree Requirements:

Certification:

Responsibilities:

Core: Accurately performs the assigned responsibility demonstrating specific knowledge and competency in the respective role. Provides a concept on assigned responsibilities., Core: All other tasks as assigned., Core: Anticipates upcoming situations. Provides feedback on possible action plans and outcomes., Core: Assembles department related data for periodic reviews and/or special projects as assigned., Core: Complies with current Hospital security and safety polices., Core: Monitors the implementation of assigned tasks until the end. Provides feedback on the outcome as required., Core: Observes safety and compliance guidelines when operating specialized equipment or performing specific routines / processes. Follows appropriate departmental standards and practices., Core: Performs routine maintenance on general equipment or processes as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager. Reports all equipment / process malfunctions and areas of opportunity., Core: Reports incidents to supervisor and Risk Management department within required timeframe in accordance with medical center policy., Core: Verifies accuracy and validity of results. Prepares written documentation as required by the role and the department., Job Specific: Adheres to departmental protocol and assures that sufficient anatomy and accurate measurements are documented to provide a diagnosis., Job Specific: Administers contrast agents according to departmental policies and procedures. Obtains diagnostic, well enhanced images to the satisfaction of the interpreting physician., Job Specific: Completes stress echoes according to departmental protocol. Captures optimal images within required timeframe pre and post exercise. Places EKG leads and obtains necessary documentation prior to exercise., Job Specific: Demonstrates knowledge and skill when assisting physicians with transesophogeal echocardiogram. Appropriately adjusts setting to optimize images prior to capture., Job Specific: Differentiates normal and abnormal structures and provides accurate technical impressions of pathology observed. Reports critical values to physicians and management as required., Job Specific: Maintains productivity and efficiency. Completes exams within appropriate time frame and assures that clinical appointments are kept on time., Job Specific: Performs echocardiograms in various locations throughout the hospital; portable, in the department, etc. Takes the iniative to complete exams as needed to achieve maximum productivity of the department., Job Specific: Selects appropriate frequencies and settings to fully optimize 2D, Doppler, Stress echo and 3D images. EKG signals clear, images well aligned and on axis, appropriate scales and speed utilized., Job Specific: Utilizes proper techniques in the cleaning and disinfection of TEE probes., Job Specific: Verifies orders and patient information prior to exam. Completes all necessary documentation associated with each case to ensure that reports and charges are accurate and timely.