Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer
Location: Salinas,CA
Shift: Day 5X8
Weekly Pay: $3,326 on w2
Duration: 13 Weeks
Duties:
Work under the supervision of the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD). Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients and completes associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist. Performs other duties as assigned.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
- 1. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
- 2. Provides age appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.
- 3. Records procedure results in Echo Lab charts, log, etc.
- 4. Immediately informs the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist of life threatening or Questionable test results, etc.
- 5. Assumes active role in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
- 6. Enters into computer terminals a variety of patient information.
- 7. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.
- 8. Performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.
- 9. Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.
- 10. Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.
- 11. Uses appropriate communication and team-work skills with working with patients, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
- 12. Maintains proficiency with all new related hospital technologies including Information System upgrades, Echo Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS), and Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).
- 13. Serves as a workflow resource to physicians for new advancements in qualitative, quantitative, and information technologies such as 3D/4D cardiac ultrasound and related applications as well as a resource for the daily utilization of PACs and CVIS systems.
- 14. Participates in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL) process for the lab.
- 15. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills:
ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography. - Required
Current BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. - Required
Experience in Adult Echocardiography. - Required: 1 Years
High school diploma or GED. - Required
Skills
- -ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography. - Required
- -Current BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. - Required
- -Experience in Adult Echocardiography. - Required: 1 Years
- -High school diploma or GED. - Required
- -Candidate familiar with ClientKesson/CHANGE Healthcare and GE ultrasound equipment-HIGHLY DESIRED
MANAGER LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE
Schedule Notes: 8-hour shift, with a few weekend shifts, primarily M-F.