Position: Echo/Vascular Tech. ($5000.00 Sign-on Bonus) (PT Wed-Fri Days)
Cardiac Sonographer
To provide high quality ultrasound studies in an efficient and timely manner. Must have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and vascular system.
Essential Functions
Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic measurements, and visualization of blood flow using 2D, M-mode, color-flow and spectral Doppler.Performs high quality ultrasound exams of the cerebral and peripheral blood vesselsUses patient identification techniques to identify patient, uses the worklist and ensures safety and privacy during all proceduresAble to adequately explain test procedures and answer patient questions regarding ultrasound examsIndependently performs Echocardiograms, Carotid doppler, and Lower/Upper extremity venous studies according to policy and procedureComply with all IAC standards for the echo/vascular laboratory as applicableAble to recognize emergent results and give a preliminary report to the reading cardiologist and/or referring physician's officeAble to transfer studies from the ultrasound machine to the PACS storage for the reading cardiologist to interpret in a timely mannerAble to navigate through the ultrasound reporting system and help solve basic problems with the system- Merge studies to the appropriate order if needed
- Place study in patient folder with patient name, medical record number and physician name
- Print and edit studies in the reporting system
- Burn CD's for echo/vascular studies as needed
Clean and sanitize equipment and work area after each patient use and as neededAdditional Responsibilities
Utilizes patient worklist appropriatelyAble to troubleshoot equipment for minor repairsInitiate technical support when needed for ultrasound machine and/or storage systemAble to maintain adequate par values of supplies and restock as necessary for ultrasound roomsAnswer unattended departmental telephones as necessaryPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge and Skill Requirements
Must have excellent critical thinking and decision making skillsMust have excellent time management and organizational skillsMust have excellent interpersonal skills including excellent customer service to both patients and co-workersEducation, Licensure and Certification
Registered with ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/AE) and/or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or with CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) with >2 years clinical experience, preferredMust have current CPR certification or within 3 months of hireCharacteristics of the Science, Art & Service of Medicine
Customer Service:
Enhances the customer experience, good communicator, listens to others, professional and ethical, tactful, respectful, positive attitude, service oriented and responsive to staff and customer needs, focused on customer satisfaction
Teamwork:
Works well with others, cooperative
Problem Solving:
Identifies problems and seeks solutions, has vision for new improved processes, creative, innovative
Initiative:
Self-motivated, seeks opportunities for improvement
Responsibility/Accountability:
Willingness to adapt to change, takes ownership of daily operations, meets deadlines, follows-through, strives for excellence, dependable
Leadership:
Leads by example, role model, inspires others with positive attitude, motivates, flexible thinking, receptive to new perspectives, advises others on appropriate action, ability to make sound decisions, has long-term focus
