Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (Registered / Registry Eligible) PRN

Blanchard Valley Health System; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to join their team. In this role, you will perform vital diagnostic imaging procedures, including echocardiograms and EKGs, while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. You'll collaborate with physicians and contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive and innovative healthcare setting. If you are passionate about patient care and diagnostic imaging, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registry Eligible Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and assist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Maintain equipment and assist with billing in the echocardiography lab.

Skills

Echocardiograms

Transesophageal Echocardiograms

Holter Monitoring

EKG

Stress Testing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Registry Eligible Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Graduate of approved Echo Sonography course

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of this position is to perform diagnostic images and appropriate measures through the use of ultrasound, stress, EKG, and Holter equipment in accordance with departmental guidelines and regulations governing our facility.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to perform echocardiograms according to department policy and procedures.
• Ability to assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Ability to hook up Holter monitors and scan the Holter tracings. Performs EKG and Stress Tests as necessary per policies and procedures.
• Assists with responsibilities within the echocardiography lab such as ordering supplies, helping keep the equipment clean and in working order, assisting with billing and charges, and other areas within the cardiology department where needed.
• Assists the lead cardiac sonographer with quality assurance matters such as correlating data from other imaging modalities.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the department, organization, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Participates in departmental, organizational, and multi-disciplinary performance improvement activities.
• Maintains a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and other health care professionals with consistent use of safety standards/policies and procedures.
• Maintains HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines as per hospital policy and procedure.
• Cross-trained to perform EKGs and Stress Testing could be a requirement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registry Eligible Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with RDCS required within 12 months of hire.
• BLS required within three months of hire.
• ACLS required within three months if trained to perform stress testing.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferred.
• Graduate of approved Echo Sonography course of study preferred.
• Prior training in stress lab, Holter monitoring, and EKG preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General: This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. The associate may be required to walk and/or stand for at least seven hours per day. The associate must be able to sit for 2-4 hours at a time. Assist in the transport/transfer of patients. The individual must be able to lift fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger dexterity. The individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able to operate a motor vehicle for business travel. This position may result in exposure to chemicals, gases, and bodily fluids.

This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)