Cardiac Sonographer -Cardiology

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• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Provides studies in both the in-patient and out-patient Cardiology units, as needed.
• Scheduled for "on-call" duty, as needed.
• Prepares patients for diagnostic procedures to include taking vital signs and measurements, positioning patients and explaining procedures; review medical history of patients.
• Coordinates with pacer techs in obtaining AV Optimization results.
• Performs thorough echocardiography studies.
• Minimizes the number or re-examinations.
• Confirms presence or absence of skin allergies from patients.
• Analyzes, organizes data and performs appropriate calculation timely and accurately.
• Gathers pertinent medical information from the patient record and/or interview.
• Compiles preliminary interpretations, presents results to physicians timely and accurately for physician interpretation.
• Documents and processes procedures timely and accurately after imaging according to policy and procedure to minimize delay to reading physician.
• Ensures patients are comfortable and assists patients as needed.
• Assists the department during downtime by answering phones, photocopying records, faxing, and distributing correspondence.
• Assists physicians and with transport of patients willingly and without being prompted.
• Participates in activities, which results in professional and department growth.
• Prepares the patient’s room and equipment for the echocardiography study.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Processes billing charges or credits by the end of the shift according to policy and procedure.
• Maintains clean, well‑stocked equipment with supplies and in good working order after each shift.
• Participates in department’s performance improvement and quality assessment programs.
• Reports any unsafe or mal‑functioning equipment to the appropriate personnel and takes the necessary step in processing reported equipment.
• May be responsible for performing pediatric and neonate exams, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to operate equipment according to technical specifications and application of equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate, educate, answer questions and address concerns appropriately to patients, providers and team.
• Proficient in the principles of echocardiography.
• Ability to perform 2‑D, M‑Mode, Spectral and Color Flow Doppler by Transthoracic and Transesophageal echocardiography on all patients served.
• Ability to analyze data, perform appropriate calculations, gather preliminary interpretation, submit appropriate charge (or credit) according to procedure performed and present appropriate paperwork/file to physician for interpretation.

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence‑based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It’s a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.