Echosonographer, Days, Part-Time

Northwestern Medical Center; St. Albans, Northern (VT, KY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medical Center is seeking a part-time Echocardiographer to perform diagnostic echocardiography exams following ASE guidelines. The role supports the Diagnostic Imaging team and requires RDCS certification or board eligibility along with BLS.

The position is 40 hours bi-weekly, with hours typically 7am–5pm and variable as needed, in a patient-centered, high-reliability environment focused on exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a CAAHEP-accredited program.
• Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.
• Active RDCS certification by ARDMS or board eligible; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiography examinations according to ASE guidelines.
• Adapts procedures to patient and provider needs.
• Communicates preliminary interpretation and results to appropriate providers; documents findings.
• Manages multitask workload and prioritizes tasks in busy imaging setting.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professional behavior at all times.
• Ensures proper use and maintenance of imaging equipment and supplies.
• Participates in peer review and adheres to performance guidelines and protocols.

Education

CAAHEP accredited program

Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (preferred)

RDCS certification by ARDMS or board eligible

BLS certification

Job description

Pay or shift range: $33.09 USD to $46.23 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

NMC is currently recruiting a Echosonographer. The position is part-time (40 hours bi-weekly), between 7am - 5pm, variable hours as needed. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being.

Hiring Range $33.09 to $46.23 USD

Echosonographer

JOB SUMMARY:

• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic echocardiography examinations according to American Society of Echocardiology (ASE) guidelines.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Education: Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited program. Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography preferred.Certification:Active Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or board eligible. BLS required.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports To:
  • Diagnostic Imaging Manager
• Other Contacts:
  • Professional and technological staff, nursing, patients, families, public, hospital staff, students, providers and their staff

SCOPE:

• Machinery or Equipment Used:
  • Computer, basic office equipment, diagnostic imaging equipment,and patient transport devices
• Physical Demands:
  • Occasional: sitting, lifting up to 55 lbs., kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching, downward pull and upward push of 50 lbs. Frequent: bending, squatting, stooping, pushing/pulling. Constant: standing & walking
• Working Conditions:
  • Exposure to electrical, mechanical and radiant energy hazards, possible exposure to blood borne pathogens. Exposure to crisis situations and unpleasant elements of acute traumatic injuries, occasional stress due to work load and competing priorities. Occasional subject to irregular hours
• Required Protective Equipment:
  • gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, face shield as situation requires

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all echocardiography examinations according to American Society of Echocardiology (ASE) guidelines.
  • Adapts procedures according to protocol to meet the individual needs of the patient, the provider and the situation
  • Accurately differentiates between normal and abnormal findings
• Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Talks with and listens to patients/team members
  • Reports preliminary interpretation with comparative results to the appropriate provider(s)
  • Complete timely clinical documentation
  • Uses all electronic systems to appropriately manage the patient experience
  • Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
• Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.
  • Organizes multitask workload
  • Prioritizes tasks/work
  • Collects/integrates data from multiple sources
  • Organizes/delivers care for multiple priorities
• Develops and maintain human care relationships.
  • Adapts patient care for diverse populations
  • Advocates for needs of patients
  • Refers concerns/issues to appropriate resources
• Manages self and resources effectively
  • Acknowledges limits of experience and capability
  • Identifies learning needs and seeks resources
  • Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
  • Maintain clean, orderly environment of care
  • Ensures traffic control in "sensitive areas"\
  • Seeks out and accepts feedback
  • Requests assistance appropriately
• Applies leadership skills.
  • Participates in the peer review process through adherence to performance guidelines and protocols
  • Manages conflict
  • Coordinates workflow among co-workers to maintain adequate coverage for scheduled and non-scheduled exams
• Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion.
  • Provides appropriate information to patient
  • Assess for barriers to learning
  • Uses colleagues as a learning resource
  • Supports the preceptorship program, student rotations and job shadow experiences
• Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit.
  • Provides age specific care
  • Applies knowledge of expected norms in providing care
  • Applies new data to improve care
  • Integrates technical, psychological, social, intellectual and physical skills
• Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served.
• See department and modality specific competencies

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