Echo Sonographer PRN (Hiring Immediately)

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Primary Purpose

Operates ultrasound equipment used to produce quality routine and fairly complex diagnostic scans toensure optimal patient care.

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must have successfully completed an allied health education program in Cardiac ultrasound.

Accreditation required within six (6) months after hire.

Experience

A minimum of one year of cardiac ultrasound experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Equivalent Education and / or Experience

A minimum of one year of cardiac ultrasound experience in a hospital clinical setting, OR

Successful completion of an allied health education program in Cardiac ultrasound. Accreditation

required within six (6) months after hire.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

Cardiac sonographers should be registered as a Sonographer by the American Registry for

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)

with current active status at the time of hire or must obtain within 6 (six) months of employment.

Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card prior to hire and / or

placement in job from one of the following :

American Heart Association

American Red Cross Rescuer

Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

Must be able to operate various types of ultrasound equipment used in performing procedures.

Must be able to communicate effectively.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy.

Must be able to demonstrate patient centered / patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

1. Operates ultrasound equipment used to produce fairly complex diagnostic scans to ensure

optimal patient care.

2. Evaluates and verifies the image quality according to PHHS standards to ensure the observance

of quality control protocol.

3. Reviews and interprets intermediate / complex exams with attending physician to determine if

additional procedures are required.

4. Determines equipment needs for fairly complex examinations to ensure the availability of needed

supplies.

5. Identifies and distinguishes appropriate modality of cardiac ultrasound including motion mode,

Doppler, two dimensional and color flow and operates ultrasound to ensure the most effective

sonographic records.

6. Maintains and performs intermediate troubleshooting of ultrasound equipment and informs

supervisor as needed to ensure maximum availability of operable equipment.

7. Inspects, cleans, and prepares exam rooms after each patient to ensure the efficiency of patient

flow within the area.

8. Completes, logs, and distributes billing reports to appropriate individuals to ensure the accuracy of

patient charges.

9. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer (internal as well as external)

satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as

appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of the PHHS.

10. Participates in various research studies regarding intermediate sonographic procedures with other

medical staff to ensure improved information sharing.

11. Provides clinical instructions for new physicians and fellows in the area regarding sonographic

practices and procedures to ensure the competency of all health care providers. Assists residents

in obtaining diagnostic images as necessary. Serves as a resource for new staff as needed.

12. Stays abreast