Cardiac Sonographer Student - St. Vincent Medical Center - PRN
Cardiac Sonographer Student - St. Vincent Medical Center - PRN
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01Work Shift:
Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Minimum of 2 Shifts per month
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Echocardiography Tech student is responsible for preparing the diagnostic room gathering patient and case specific supplies and equipment per the Registered Echo tech instructions. They will operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment to provide basic imaging studies under the direction of the Registered Echo tech according to established policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient and communicate with the patient in a manner appropriate to the patients level of understanding.
Essential Job Functions
- Reviews patient charts for medical history/clinical information pertinent to the test being performed. Interviews patients to obtain any additional necessary information. Explains test procedures to patients to alleviate apprehension instructs them in relation techniques in order to obtain quality results.
- Performs testing in department and bedside in patient rooms or other areas. Performs all related functions for testing.
- Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment according to department procedures to acquire noninvasive evaluations of cardiac function. Measures dimension and function for quantitative evaluation of the cardiac structures through both manual use of calipers and use of computers. Views screen to detect pathologies and abnormal functioning; determines if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes and interpretation by physician.
- Compiles preliminary test information for interpretation by physician. Ensures all calculations are correct and that necessary patient information is included.
- Applies independent professional ethical judgment and critical thinking to safely perform diagnostic sonography procedures.
- Applies independent judgment during the sonography examination to ensure that appropriate anatomical pathological and clinical conditions are accurately
- captured in the examination images.
- Review examination images synthesize examination results and prepare the preliminary findings.
- Maintains departmental equipment in proper working function. Disinfects equipment as each patient.
- Holds self and others accountable for behaviors and promote service excellence.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Education
High School/GED
Cardiovascular technology Must be enrolled at the senior level in an accredited school of Echocardiography
Work Experience
None
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (1864 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Skills
Patient information
Cardiac Diagnostics
Patient Care
Analyzing data
Schedule development
Medication reconciliation
Cardiac anatomy
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Relationship building
Communication
Building trust
Echocardiography
Diagnostic imaging
Healthcare
Echocardiography Systems
HIPPA Regulations
Echocardiography Equipment
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Worker SubType:
Union Contingent PRNDepartment:
EKG St. Vincent EKGIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
