Sonography - Hospital / Inpatient -

Duties: Work under the supervision of the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD). Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients and completes associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist. Performs other duties as JOB DUTIES1. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures.2. Provides age appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.3. Records procedure results in Echo Lab charts log etc.4. Immediately informs the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist of life threatening or Questionable test results etc.5. Assumes active role in the Cardiology Departments Continuous Quality Improvement Program.6. Enters into computer terminals a variety of patient information.7. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.8. Performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.9. Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.10. Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.11. Uses appropriate communication and team-work skills with working with patients co-workers and other hospital staff.12. Maintains proficiency with all new related hospital technologies including Information System upgrades Echo Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS) and Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).13. Serves as a workflow resource to physicians for new advancements in qualitative quantitative and information technologies such as 3D/4D cardiac ultrasound and related applications as well as a resource for the daily utilization of PACs and CVIS systems.14. Participates in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL) process for the lab.15. Performs other duties as : ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography. - RequiredCurrent BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. - RequiredExperience in Adult Echocardiography. - Required: 1 YearsHigh school diploma or GED. - RequiredSkills-ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography. - Required-Current BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. - Required-Experience in Adult Echocardiography. - Required: 1 Years-High school diploma or GED. - Required-Candidate familiar with McKesson/CHANGE Healthcare and GE ultrasound equipment-HIGHLY DESIRED*****MANAGER LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE****Education: 1. Education: Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.2. Licensure: Registry in Adult Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound in any combination from thefollowing certifying boards: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) RVT orRDCS registry or from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) RCS or RVS registry BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.3. Experience: At least one year of experience in Adult Echocardiography and Vascular Sonography4. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Knowledge of ultrasound equipment. Requires the use of fine motorskills and precise hand/eye coordination.5. Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients public and co-workers. Work requires ability to communicate effectively about complex matters with others who have varying levels of i comprehension and knowledge (written and oral).7. Essential Mental Abilities: Requires analytical abilities to determine priorities and judge to handle effectively with the stress of multiple priorities and patient anxieties. .8. Essential Sensory Requirements: Must be able to hear see verbally communicate and have tactile sense.9. Performance Improvement: Assumes active role in the departments Continuous PerformanceImprovement Program. Develops implements and assesses Continuous Performance Improvement effortsas assigned. Assist with MQSA as requested or & Licenses: ARDMS or CCIBLS - AHASchedule Notes: 8-hour shift with a few weekend shifts primarily M-F.