"Job Summary:
-Prioritizes and schedules exams. Coordinates exams with medical staff, physician offices, other staff and patients.
-Prepares for the exam by follow patient identification processes, educating patient and family on procedure, and transporting the patient.
-Performs ultrasound exams consistent with related protocols and in a timely manner. Appropriately uses equipment, ensures patient safety and comfort, and achieves quality outcomes.
-After the exam returns patient to room and ensures patient stability and safety.
-Throughout process, identifies patient needs and appropriately communicates and coordinates patient care with physician, other staff, patient, and family.
-Appropriately documents exam results and other needed information. Accurately charges for exams and supplies.
-Cleans and maintains equipment and work area and stocks supplies. Follows appropriate channels to coordinate repair or supply needs.
-Supports team and quality improvement processes and initiatives.
-Participates in educational opportunities to ensure clinical competence and develop additional skills and knowledge.
-Provides education for other staff members, fellows, and students as appropriate."
Schedule Notes:o Shift: 3-12hr Days - Variable - weekends/weekdays
o Weekends: Yes
o Experience:
? 1+ years of experience
? Focused on adult transthoracic and experience using contrast agent and bubble echo. Transesophageal echocardiogram and pediatric experience are a plus.
? *This position is primarily focused on in-patient care. *
o Certification (one of the following):
? ARDMS (options include OB, abdominal, neuro, breast, and vascular)
? CCI- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
? CCI-Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES)
o BLS Required
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
-Successfully completed one vascular or echo registry (adult, pediatric, fetal) pertinent to the dept (beyond physics).
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A
Required Skills: [
"VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY",
"CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY",
"ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION",
"PATIENT IDENTIFICATION PROCESSES",
"PATIENT EDUCATION"
]
Additional Skills: [
"QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES",
"PATIENT TRANSPORTATION",
"EQUIPMENT OPERATION",
"PATIENT SAFETY",
"DOCUMENTATION"
]Education: Required Education:
-HS diploma or GED
Preferred Education:
-Bachelor's degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-ARDMS or CCI certification in cardiac sonography; or ARDMS or CCI certification in vascular sonography.
-Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A
Job Category: Canyons-Clinical-Non-Nursing