CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER

US:NV:Carson City Echo

Part Time

Summary

Performs complex diagnostic ultrasound procedures of the cardiovascular system for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Provides expertise to cardiologists, other medical staff, management, nursing, and other sonographers regarding the documentation and interpretation of cardiovascular ultrasound procedures

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The specifications listed below are representative of the education and experience as well as knowledge, skill and ability required.

• RDCS or RCS required. Incumbent must hold and maintain active registry with the ARDMS or CCI in the specialty of adult or pediatric echocardiography. Individual holding both adult and pediatric credentials is preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification for Health Care Providers is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years recent experience in Echocardiography preferred.
• Knowledge of coronary and peripheral vascular anatomy and physiology and medical terminology
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, nurses, patients and their families and co-workers.
• Must be able to take call

Additional requirements- Rural outreach staff

• Current unrestricted drivers license, DMV printout and proof of insurance required

Essential Functions

1. Perform ultrasonic exams on the heart, great vessels, and other cardiovascular structures throughout the medical center. Examinations include 2-D, 3-D and M-Mode Echocardiograms, Doppler and Color-flow Imaging Echocardiograms, advanced qualitative analysis of systolic and diastolic cardiac function, and Exercise and Pharmacological Stress Echocardiograms. Assists in performance of Transesophageal Echocardiograms.

2. Interviews patient to obtain vital statistics and medical history, Explains procedures to patients in a professional and understanding manner. Obtains informed consent from each patient as required.

3. Prepares patients for procedures and positions for imaging. Provides patient care and education to meet patient's physical and psychological needs.

4. Maintains echocardiography equipment and trouble shoots problems encountered in everyday operation of the equipment.

5. Maintains an adequate supply of materials used in the daily performance of duties and ensures that supplies are ordered in a timely fashion

6. Maintains manual and computerized patient, department, and hospital records. Initiates computer archive functions to store and or retrieve patient information. Performs associated clerical tasks as needed.

7. Facilitates and participates in planning changes and improvements. Evaluates new procedures as requested by the Manager. Utilizes knowledge of the Performance Improvement Cycle to improve work processes.

8. Assists in training new hires to this or similar positions.

9. Maintains accurate and legible documentation in all phases of departmental record keeping and daily paperwork.

10. Demonstrates knowledge of referring physicians, customers and other departments to facilitate department operations.

11. Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation from many perspectives and solve independently where appropriate, consistent with hospital policy.

12. Assists scheduling clerk in coordinating both inpatient and outpatient exams

Additional Responsibilities- Rural outreach staff

1. Make predetermined routine and other trips as assigned to support rural outreach program

2. Ensure supplies and equipment are adequate for prospective studies. Informs management of anysafety issues and damaged equipment or supplies

3. Transports equipement in appropriate travel cases.

4. Maintains assigned vehicle includign cleaning, fueling and obtaining routine maintenance.

5. Staff may expect traveling to clinics up to 85% of the time

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The preceding job statements describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by an employee in this position. An employee may be required to perform other duties in addition to those specifically presented in this description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.