Cardiac Sonographer student

Entity:
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department:
Echocardiography |

Work Hours:

8:00am- 4:30pm | Weekend Requirements: N/A | 0.0 FTE

Performs echocardiogram exams according to departmental protocols using cognitive skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information, and images under the supervision of a registered cardiac sonographer.

• Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to established procedures.
• Provides proper documentation for each patient exam.
• Assists cardiologists with performing Transesophageal Echo studies and stress echo studies.

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

• Work Experience No experience required
• Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
• Additional Education Information None
• Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS
  - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.
• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands: (Clinical
- Hospital) Standing:
Frequently Walking:
Frequently Sitting:
Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently Lifting 25-75 lbs.:
Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.:
Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently Carrying 2575 lbs.:
Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.:
Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.:
Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.:
Frequently Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.:
Frequently Climbing:
Occasionally Bending/Stooping:
Frequently Kneeling:
Occasionally Crouching/Crawling:
Occasionally Reaching:
Frequently Talking:
Frequently Hearing:
Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements:
Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements:
Frequently Keyboard Data Entry:
Frequently Running:
Occasionally Vision:
Depth Perception:
Frequently Vision:
Distinguish Color:
Frequently Vision:
Seeing Far:
Frequently Vision:
Seeing Near:
Frequently Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:
Low risk

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