Cardiac Sonographer Reg, FT Nights
Company: SonicJobs
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: October 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Facility: Kennestone Hospital Hours: FT Nights - 5p-5a (3-12s)
or 7p-5a (4-10s) Job Summary: The Cardiac Sonographer functions
under the direction of the Manager or Lead/Chief Sonographer and is
responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if
performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric,
transesophageal (including structural heart) and stress
echocardiograms. Performs measurements and calculations according
to laboratory protocol, provides an oral summary of preliminary
findings to the interpreting Physician, if requested, is
responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the
Echo department, must possess the ability to communicate
effectively with the patient(s) and health care team. The Cardiac
Sonographer may also be asked to inject/administer Ultrasound
Enhancing Agents (UEA) as well as saline bubble studies. Performs
other work-related duties as assigned. Must be available to take
call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis. Core
Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care Verifies
proper clinician order for procedure. Obtains complete clinical
history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating
conditions. Follows established procedures for the administration
of UEAs, so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient
suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique. Ensures that
all studies have proper patient identification. Reviews ultrasound
images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Assists other team members in all modalities when needed. Observes
patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician
intervention is necessary so that no patient condition
deteriorates. Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique
identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and
procedure. Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated.
Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of
appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on
the age of patients. Organizes schedule, time and priorities so
that required activities are accomplished within designated time
frames. Follows physicians instructions when assisting with
procedures and exams. Uses critical thinking skills. Dialogs with
patient/family Asks clarifying questions. Seeks clarification on
ambiguous orders. Understands, demonstrates and documents
preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care. Preps
the patient for the procedure. Education and Communication
Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to
patient prior to starting procedure, so as to minimize anxiety and
facilitate cooperation using AIDET; Acknowledge, Introduce,
Duration, Explain, and Thank you of all patients and family
members. Ensures that patient's questions, concerns or
contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician
when this cannot be accomplished, prior to the initiation of the
procedure. Participates in the orientation and training of
departmental employees. Provides patients with preparatory
instruction and explanation of procedures. Required documentation
is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. Reads email
each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignment.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education
without prompting. Quality Control Ensures that equipment is fully
operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration
and operating deficiencies. Sends all studies to PACS immediately
after completion, prints CDs as needed. Follows infection control
policies Operations Restocks linens and supplies, and maintains the
department in clean and orderly condition. Transports patients,
positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is
rendered. Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon
request as needed and routinely as time is available, without
prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental
advantage. Performs routine duties of clerical and support
personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure
continuity and quality of services. Keeps supervisor informed on
all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt
notification in the event of problems or potential problems.
Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other
co-workers. Ability to operate all work stations associated with
the US department. Ability to push / retrieve images from the
Ultrasound console to PACS. Maintain Joint Commission standards and
any other regulatory agency standards. Takes call when necessary
Any other duties as assigned. Equipment Reports problems regarding
malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that
problem can be corrected in a timely manner. Cleans, disinfects and
maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and
department cleaning schedule. Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of
work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School
Diploma General or GED General Trade School Diploma/Degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Preferred Required Minimum License(s)
and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire
unless otherwise stated. Registered Medical Sonographer or Reg
Cardiac Sonographer - CCI or Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer Basic
Life Support or BLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and
Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year
experience in echocardiography Preferred or Graduate of a formal
Diagnostic Medical Sonography program Preferred or Graduate of an
accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Preferred Required
Minimum Skills: Must exhibit excellent communication skills because
this position requires frequent verbal and written communications
with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and
nursing staff. High The employee obtains, presents and discusses
clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a routine
basis. High Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to
maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. High
Must possess the ability to function independently and under
pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
High Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer
service skills at all times. High Must be able to perform
effectively in a stressful and fast paced work environment. High
Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. High Must be
detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask
throughout the work shift. High Must have excellent communication
skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety
of customers, including but not limited to patients, families,
co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
High Must possess the ability to function independently, yet
productively as a cooperative team member with various work teams
associated with the position. Must be compliant, with a willingness
to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established
practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and
applicable professional standards. High Must be flexible with work
hours to meet department needs. High Must be dependable,
accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age
appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by
the department per department procedures. High Has the knowledge
and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and
safely. High Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical
procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative
in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment
of diseases. High Able to independently perform job functions. High
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions
patient for the procedure. High Competent in all aspects of Cardiac
Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors. High Must
understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of
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