Sobre esta vaga de Cardiac Sonographer II na Hospice of Washington County
Education:
Successful completion of a Cardiac Sonography Program at an approved school of diagnostic imaging or a minimum of two (2) years of supervised on-the-job training.
Licensures/Certifications:
Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).
Experience:
One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Skills:
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and families who may be under physical and/or emotional stress and fellow employees.
• Analytical skills necessary to determine the best method of providing requested echocardiograms based on the specifics of the individual case. Ability to detect pathology based on the knowledge of physiologic causes and effects of diseases.
• Verbal communication skills necessary in order to exchange information on a professional basis with fellow professional, non-professional and ancillary personnel.
Patient & Workplace Safety:
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population:
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sets up, adjusts, manipulates and controls the use of all conventional and portable ultrasound, data processing, and ancillary equipment required for diagnostic echocardiography procedures. Performs adult echocardiograms and either pediatric and or Fetal echocardiograms including routine measurements and calculations on all patient types.
- Assists physicians during sterile invasive procedures such as pericardialcentesis
- Consults with referring physicians regarding medical history of the patient, discusses appropriate procedures required, maintains records and/or technical notations on each case as required by regulatory agencies, and insures files and records are properly completed with correct information.
- Consults with reading cardiologist regarding Echo findings
- Insures immediate and accurate verification of charge code information into the Radiology Information System, and determines the diagnostic efficacy and completeness of each examination.
- Performs a variety of related clerical tasks, such as retrieving ultrasonic film records, filing films, answering phones, relaying messages, registering and scheduling patients.
- Assists in scheduling the flow of ultrasound examinations to insure optimal utilization of equipment and personnel.
- Demonstrates and assists in instruction of ultrasound technology and hospital procedures to other technical, non-professional and ancillary personnel and directly supervises the job activity of radiologic technology students .
- Maintains active credentialing for Adult Echocardiography and either Pediatric or Fetal Echocardiography
Pay Range
$33.06 - $54.22Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.