Echo Sonographer- Cardiac Testing

Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits eligible

Descripción de la vacante

Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians, Inc. is seeking a qualified Echo Sonographer to perform diagnostic non-invasive cardiac ultrasound procedures, including resting and stress echos, with/without Definity.

The role involves documenting studies and updating electronic health records. The position is full-time, benefits eligible, working Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 4pm in the Columbus area (Columbus/Westerville/Reynoldsburg).

Formación

• Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program with echocardiography emphasis.
• RDCS certification required; ARDMS/CCI acceptable as equivalent.
• BLS certification required; healthcare experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform resting and stress echocardiography per guidelines.
• Explain procedures and gather patient history.
• Analyze, document, and report cardiac exam results.
• Enter data into reading systems for review by cardiologists.
• Maintain safety standards and quality control.
• Assist with office duties and ICAEL accreditation reviews.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Educación

Accredited Ultrasound Program graduate (Echocardiography)

Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)

BLS certification

Herramientas

Fuji reading system

McKesson reading system

Electronic Health Records (EHR) familiarity

Descripción del empleo

The Echo Sonographer performs diagnostic non-invasive cardiac ultrasound procedures, including resting echos and stress echos, with or without the Definity image enhancer. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating all documentation relative to the study and updating electronic health records accordingly.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
• Columbus/Westerville/Reynoldsburg

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain the patient’s medical history to gather information prior to exam. Explain examination process to the patient.
• Perform resting echo and stress echo examinations per department accreditation and cardiologist guidelines. Explain examination process to the patient. Responsible for set up of equipment.
• Analyze and report on cardiac exam results.
• Enter test data into reading system for Cardiologist to review (Fuji for Ohio Health and McKesson for Mt Carmel).
• Implement safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Participate in life saving measures when necessary.
• Assist in office responsibilities such as answering the phone and completing patient charts.
• Participate in reviews required for the department ICAEL accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: Graduate of an Accredited Ultrasound Program which includes Echocardiography
• Preferred: 3-5 years of previous healthcare experience
• Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI as an RCS)
• Required: BLS certification

B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical background; experience in other cardiac testing facility preferred
• Computer literate, especially with Electronic Health Systems
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to cope well with change
• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate and innovative
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to work on a team and display a positive attitude
• Ability to identify, document, resolve and/or escape issues
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to multi-task, adapts quickly to a changing environment, and demonstrates independent and collaborative judgment

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