Cardiac Sonographer PRN
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Job Location:
Lithonia, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs moderate to complex safe operation of Ultrasound equipment to ensure high quality for diagnostic scans. Performs analyzes and documents results of 2-D M-Mode and Doppler echocardiograms as ordered by a physician to identify possible cardiac disorders. Schedules and prepares patients for exams maintains supplies and equipment. Operates other medical equipment as needed. Provides quality patient care to patients having procedures in the Echo Lab. May participate in complex procedures. Communicates and explains various procedures to the patient/family. Processes all required paper work and has working knowledge of all supplies and stock rooms. Assists in training of Cardiology staff and students. Performs and interprets the significance of various diagnostic tests. Measures heart wall thickness and chamber sizes and compares measurement to standard norms to identify abnormalities in the heart. Measures blood flow velocities and calculates data for evaluation of cardiac function by a physician. Prepares a report for review by a cardiologist and documents observation. Responsible for obtaining and filming optimum US scans. Produces Echocardiographs and Doppler flow analyses of the heart and related structures by using ultrasound equipment. Attaches electrodes to the patients chest and to the ultrasound equipment to monitor the patients heart rhythm. Adjusts equipment controls according to the physicans orders and the areas of the heart to be examined to ensure quality images. Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiery and to obtain patient cooperation. Assists with patient/family education. Provides quality care to all patients having US scans and Echo guided procedures. Effectively communicates withpatients family and other health care team members. Keeps patient and families abreast of patients progress. Participates in departmental in-services. Maintains professional growth by participating in educational programs and activities to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and developments. Renews appropriate Registry and updates certification to perform cardiopulmoonary resuscitation on a biannual basis. Completes procedures billing system to ensure billing of exams/ procedure. Prepares billing sheet and may be responsible for entering into billing system. Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedure. Participates in performance improvement data collection. Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department. Provides clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff. May serve as perceptor for new staff and students. Knowledge of procedural supplies and location of supplies. Ensures that procedure rooms are stocked. Properly operates US scan equipment and other medical equipment as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred graduate of an accredited program for Echocardiography and eligible for registry by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiac Credentialing International. Must pass registry exam within one year of employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
SHIFT: 7 AM-5:30 PM / PRN
LOCATION: EMORY HILLANDALE HOSPITAL
All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.
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
"Have a Coke and a smile" means more to Emory University than it does to the rest of the world. The school, which has some 13,300 students and about 12,500 staff and faculty members, has a very low student-teacher ratio of about 7:1. It changed from Emory College to Emory University i ... View more
