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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, and may be delegated to other staff: All laboratory duties delegated by the Medical Director, Technical Director, and Non-Invasive Department manager. Must be able to tolerate highly charged emotional situations, such as when called to a cardiac arrest or when evaluating patients at the end of life.

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm/7:00am-3:00pm Summary: <ol><li>Performs technically adequate echocardiogram examination, adhering to the laboratory's protocol, including Doppler and color flow and contrast as well as all required measurements in accordance with IAC Echocardiography standards. </li><li>Questions, assesses patient and/or reviews patient charts to obtain appropriate history and diagnostic reasons for the exam.</li><li>Reviews, completes, and prepares all CD's, Digital Studies (as applicable) and worksheet in Syngo Dynamics for the interpreting physician. </li><li>The Credentialed Cardiac Sonographer will act as a resource person.</li><li>Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, and may be delegated to other staff:</li></ol> <ul><li><ul><li>All laboratory duties delegated by the Medical Director, Technical Director, and Non-Invasive Department manager.</li><li>Daily technical operation of the laboratory, i.e. patient scheduling and laboratory record keeping.</li><li>Operation and maintenance of the laboratory equipment / storage.</li><li>Compliance of the sonographic staff to the standards as set for by the IAC Echocardiography, including maintaining appropriate number of CME's.</li><li>Provide support and training for the Sonographic staff and Sonographic students in expectation of becoming certified.</li><li>Working with the Medical and Technical Directors and Sonographic staff to ensure quality patient care.</li></ul></li></ul> Responsibilities: EDUCATION <ul><li>AAS degree or Certificate in Cardiac Sonography required</li><li>Bachelor degree in Cardiac Sonography preferred</li><li>Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer/Registered Cardiac Sonographer - credentialed through the A.R.D.M.S or C.C.I.</li></ul> OR <ul><li>New graduates of a cardiac ultrasound program may be considered if he or she has passed one portion of the credentialing exam. Completion of the appropriate credentialing is required within one year from the date of graduation. The new graduate must work under appropriate supervision of a credentialed sonographer until fully credentialed.</li><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li> Associate will be subject to termination if they fail to become credentialed within one year of graduation.</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li></ul> <ul><li>BLS or must obtain within 6 months of hire.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Previous Cardiac Sonographer experience with 1000 hours recent clinical cardiac ultrasound</li><li>Preferred a minimum 1 (one) year experience in Adult Echocardiography</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY <ul><li>May be required to learn and adequately perform pediatric/neonatal echo where applicable. </li><li>May be required to learn and adequately assist during TEE and ICE procedures where applicable.</li><li>May be required to learn and adequately perform Stress Echocardiograms where applicable.</li><li>Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients. </li><li>Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in images as well as equipment malfunctions. These must be communicated to a Supervisor and a call must be placed for maintenance.</li><li>Must be organized in maintaining workflow. </li><li>Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other hospital personnel. </li><li>Must be able to tolerate highly charged emotional situations, such as when called to a cardiac arrest or when evaluating patients at the end of life.</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>May be required to be available Sunday-Saturday, 6AM-6PM with varying hours. </li><li>May be required to take evening, night and weekend/holiday call. </li><li>May be required to travel to other CHS affiliated locations. </li><li>Must be able to transport equipment from area to area within the hospital (ED. CCU. ICU, etc.) </li><li>Must be capable of transporting equipment to the patient bedside. Exposure to infectious disease process.</li><li>May be exposed to infectious disease processes.</li></ul>

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.&nbsp; Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare &ndash; the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

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Cardiac Sonographer Credentialed EKG MHB

Accounts Receivable

Cardiac Arrest

Cardiology

Detail Oriented

Echocardiography

Electrocardiogram

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Hospital

Infectious Diseases

Intensive Care

Laboratory

Laboratory Equipment

Laboratory Operations

Organizational Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Patient Charts

Record Keeping

Staff Training

Technical Operations

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Ultrasound

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New York State license as a General Radiologic Technologist and current New York State Department of Health certificate of registration as a Radiologic Technologist preferred. Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment typical of most office jobs Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000 Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30a-4:30p or Monday-Friday 8a-4p Summary: Performs ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of ultrasound procedures. Procedures require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed procedures for ultrasound diagnosis. May be required to perform other procedures at the same level of performance as required. Responsibilities: EDUCATION <ul><li>Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology and/or school of Ultrasonography</li><li>New York State license as a General Radiologic Technologist and current New York State Department of Health certificate of registration as a Radiologic Technologist preferred</li><li>ARRT certified and certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers preferred </li></ul> EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Minimum of at least 1-2 years of Clinical Experience in Obstetric diagnostic Ultrasonography required</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY <ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li></ul> WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT <ul><li>Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment typical of most office jobs Occasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions</li></ul>

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