Cardiovascular Sonographer I Echo
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Job Location:
Santa Maria, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marians beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Healths Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Job Summary:
In keeping with the Dignity Health core values perform diagnostic medical sonographic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision to technical detail. Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative. Assume responsibility for specific diagnostic Echocardiographic procedures as required.
Responsibilities:
- Transfers and positions patients.
- Performs Echocardiographic procedures in accordance with department standards and in keeping with the orders of the referring physician.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Echocardiographic protocols and the ability to accurately apply principles to work.
- Interviews patients for pertinent medical history and obtains consents on patients prior to performing studies as required.
- Uses sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination.
- Orders and maintains supplies at an acceptable level in assigned area.
Job Requirements
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of cardiac or cardiovascular technology program.
- Must have recent (within the last 6 months) hands on scanning experience either as an echocardiography student or as a sonographer.
- A.S. degree and/or graduate of an accredited school of cardiac or cardiovascular technology program.
- Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience in cardiac ultrasound procedures.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) within 12 - months.
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS) within 12 - months.
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR).
Preferred:
- B.S. degree and/or graduate of an accredited school of cardiac or cardiovascular technology program.
- Recent acute care experience performing cardiac ultrasound procedures.
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo (RDCSAE).
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training:
Well versed in both general anatomy as well as physiology. Demonstrates knowledge of (must be familiar with) all Echocardiography procedures. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with patients staff and physicians. Work independently and be a functional team member in a team oriented environment. Self motivated and able to achieve results through good organizational skills.
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Sonography
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Epic
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
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