SONOGRAPHER- ECHO CARDIAC ULTRASOUND

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is hiring a Sonographer - Echo Cardiac Ultrasound to perform comprehensive echocardiography including M-mode, 2D, spectral and color Doppler, and stress studies. The role also supports training, charting, scheduling, inventory and Performance Improvement activities to ensure high quality patient care.

Candidates should have an Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with required certifications (BLS, CCI, RDMS) and be able to work independently in a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
• Certification in BLS, CCI, and RDMS preferred.
• Ability to perform detailed measurements of cardiac structures.
• Knowledge of telemedicine equipment for image transmission.
• Experience with pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training and in-service education for staff.
• Perform echocardiography procedures including M‑mode, 2D, Doppler, and stress tests.
• Ensure accurate charting, filing and charging of procedures.
• Maintain inventory for echocardiography supplies.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities.

Skills

Cardiac anatomy knowledge

Cardiac disease processes

Measurements & calculations

Independence on location

Teamwork

Customer service

Telemedicine knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Certification

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS)

Tools

Telemedicine equipment

Ultrasound machines

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 16207640 Echocardiography Work Shift: Job Description: The Sonographer - Echo Cardiac Ultrasound at North Mississippi Health Services plays a crucial role in echocardiography.

This role is responsible for conducting educational and in-service training, performing various echocardiography procedures, ensuring proper charting and filing, maintaining inventory, and participating in Performance Improvement activities.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Educational:
  • The incumbent will participate in the training of new personnel.
  • The incumbent will conduct/participate in in-service training classes.
• Clinical:
  • The incumbent performs all aspects of echocardiography. (M-mode; 2 Dimensional; Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echocardiography; assists with Trans esophageal Echocardiography;) Responsible for proper use of Telemedicine equipment used in pediatric echocardiography.
• Clerical:
  • Responsible for proper charting, filing, and charging of all Echocardiography procedures performed.
  • Responsible for Computerized Patient Scheduling on an as needed basis.
• Inventory:
  • Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies needed for procedures performed.
• Performance Inventory:
  • Participates in hospital and departmental on-going Performance Improvement activities and complies with actions taken as a result of those activities to assure high quality patient care.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• This position requires detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy, cardiac disease processes and the effect of these disease processes on the cardiac structures and blood flow.
• The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to perform detailed measurements and calculations in order to define disease states.
• This position requires knowledge and use of computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment.
• This position requires knowledge and use of telemedicine equipment for the transmission of echocardiography images by telemedicine.
• The incumbent deals with the pediatric, adult, and geriatric population.
• Must be able to work independent of supervision when on location.
• The incumbent is able to fill-in for others within the Cardiology Department when needed or directed by the Supervisor.
• This requires a good teamwork focus.
• Commitment to customer service and cost control.
• Affiliate hospital personnel, patients, and their families
• Cardiology patients and their families
• Cardiologists, Cardiologists= nurses, Nurse Practitioners and the Cardiology Department staff and NMMC staff at large
• Referral physicians and the office staff of referring physicians
• Vendors and their representatives

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. occasionally
• Balancing. occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Frequently
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $34.55 - $51.82

Education: Associate's Degree | Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Required Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, DNU Cardiovascular Credentialing International - CCI - CCI, Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women's and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission - to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.