Ultrasonographer Cardiac -- EKG -- Memorial Hospital

Job Summary

Accountable for providing quality ultrasound scans for the Cardiologists in the diagnosis of cardiac patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality ultrasound images for use by the Cardiologist in the diagnosis and management of cardiac patients.

• Provide assistance to the EKG Technicians in the performance of Holter Monitor scanning.

• Provide assistance to the EKG Technicians in the performance of stress testing.

• Maintain records of patient exams with their diagnosis. Ability to identify abnormalities and take appropriate action.

• Schedule or supervise the scheduling of patients and obtain history of illness.

• Provide assistance to Physicians and patients during stress/Echocardiograms or obtain adequate ultrasound images.

• Prepare patients and provide quality signals for TCD examinations and assist nursing personnel/physician.

• Following aseptic technique, gain intravenous access as needed for UEA and or bubble studies as ordered by physician.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Formalized Training (Required) Experience: None
• Associate's Degree

Credentials

• Amer Reg Diag Med SonographersWithin 1 year of hire
• Basic Life Support (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
• Registered Cardiac SonographerWithin 1 year of hire

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore lisa.skidmore@vandaliahealth.org