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Cardiac Sonographer Registered - Lorain Hospital
This is a PRN "As Needed" Position
Job Summary:
The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic, non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart. The testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing.
Essential Functions:
Performs diagnostic echocardiography examinations using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart during Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing examinations.
Demonstrates ability to proficiently perform non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams.
Demonstrate knowledge of cardiac anatomy, exam procedures, and interpretation of results.
Prepares and monitors patients before and during procedures.
Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information and document any critical findings.
On call hours required.
Education:
Licensure/Certification:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (required)
Required credentialed in echocardiography by one of the following organizations:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
Experience:
Minimum of one year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) experience (preferred)
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Department:
Echocardiology - Lorain
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Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.