Job Posting
FT Echocardiogram & Vascular Sonographer
(1) Full time position available
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Must demonstrate competency in ultrasound by receiving one of the following credentials in vascular ultrasound technology:
1. Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) provided by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
2. Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) provided by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
3. Vascular Sonographer (VS) provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Sonography (ARRT) (S).
4. Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Must maintain 30 continuing education units tri-annually if required.
DUTIES & TASKS:
1. Echocardiograms
2. Stress Echocardiograms
3. Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms
4. Carotid Ultrasounds
5. Arterial Ultrasounds
6. ABI with & without exercise
7. Venous Ultrasounds
8. Aorta Ultrasounds
9. All other duties as assigned
GENERAL PERFORMANCE:
1. Is organized and well planned.
2. Is well prepared.
3. Responds appropriately to unexpected events.
4. Is neat and precise in charting and record keeping.
5. Is reliable, dependable and responsible.
6. Is conscientious and diligent.
7. Has emotional control and performs well under stress.
8. Learns from experience.
9. Has mature rational approach to problem solving.
10. Willing to help others.
11. Willing to be cross-trained.
12. Respect for supervision.
13. Is tactful.
14. Present and on time.
15. Is a team player
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Follow proper procedure for checking physicians' orders and initiating procedures.
2. Review patient’s medical record.
3. Record procedures and patients response in the patients’ medical record.
4. Report any adverse reactions to the nurse or physician and the Cardiopulmonary supervisor.
5. Initiate patient charges and maintain department records.
6. Follow infection control and safety procedures.
7. Attend in services and department meetings.
8. Participate in performance improvement activities and assists in improving the performance improvement indicators.
9. Attend fire and disaster drills.
10. Use equipment properly.
11. Follow all procedures and adhere to all policies as outlined in the Cardiopulmonary procedure and policy books.
12. Adheres to the Standards of Performance and Hospital Employee Handbook.
13. Assumes a pro-active approach with co-workers, nurses, physicians and staff from other departments in facilitating communication about patient care.
14. Is compliant with requirements by accrediting agencies.
All other duties/skills and qualifications will be discussed at time of interview.
DWM McMillan Memorial Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Pattie Walker - PR
Email: pwalker@echca.org
Mainly day but could be various shifts |
