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Position Details:
Overview
Performs cardiovascular ultrasounds according to protocols.
Responsibilities
expertise in
the areas of echocardiographic and vascular flow studies.
1.1 In a caring and compassionate manner, positions and immobilizes
patients as necessary to achieve imaging of the requested region
and or function.
1.2 Consistently selects and operates ultrasound equipment according to
departmental standards in order to obtain optimum quality images.
1.3 Accurately identifies all ultrasound images.
1.4 Processes all necessary hard copy images according to standards.
1.5 Completes all examinations in a timely manner with close
consideration
given to patient scheduled time.
1.6 Demonstrates expertise when required in the preparation andassistance
in special and/or invasive procedures
Interpretations.
2.1 Accurately and consistently obtains patient history and clinical data
2.2 Records technical impressions and data documentation completely
and
accurately in accordance with departmental standards.
patient care.
3.1 Provides personalized care by showing compassion, respect, and
responsiveness to the needs of the patient.
3.2 Practices sterile technique in accordance with hospital policies.
3.3 Adheres to all infection control guidelines.
3.4 Regularly renews CPR certification prior to expiration.
3.5 Properly disposes of soiled linen, trash and hazardous waste
according
to hospital policy.
Completes all Epic and HeartSuite responsibilites.
4.1 Ensures order entry and scheduling are completed appropriately in EPIC.
4.2 Ensures patients are checked in, exmas begun and ended, templates started, and charges are entered in EPIC.
4.3 Ensures studeis are correctly sent to HeartSuite or Ultravisual PACS.
4.4 Ensures control sheets are placed in the appropriate reading physician's box.
4.5 Ensures pediatric echos are logged in the correct log book.
4.6 Ensures critical value notifications are recorded in the appropriate log book.
5.1 Reviews all assigned requisitions for accuracy and applicable
clinical
information.
5.2 Prepares room and equipment in advance and ensures that
assigned area is kept clean, orderly, and stocked.
5.3 Maintains current certification of professional registry if part of the acrredited lab.
6.1 Maintains current certification of professional registry.
groups to include Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
7.1 Demonstrates knowledge of the changes associated with aging.
7.2 Demonstrates ability to provide care based upon physical,
psychosocial, cultural, safety and other age related factors.
7.3 Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in
terms of the patient needs.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an approved school of ultrasound or on the job training. Registered or registry eligible in ultrasound.
Licensure: Registered or registry eligible for echo and vascular ultrasound.
Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
Certifications: Registered or registry eligible for echo and vascular ultrasound.
Other: CPR certification required.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.