What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Sonographer position at Lake Regional Health System?
Lake Regional Health System is looking for a licensed Echo Ultrasound Technician to perform echocardiograms to evaluate different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function, and blood flow. With our state-of-the-art hospital and network of clinics, therapy sites, and pharmacies, Lake Regional offers a wide range of employment opportunities in our community.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the attending physician, including transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress tests, etc.
- Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required
- Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided
- Address patient problems as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the issue
- Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required
- Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonographic area
- Report equipment failure to the appropriate supervisor or staff member
- Provide in-service education team on the requirements of sonographic procedures as requested by other members of the health care team
- Must be familiar with basic cardiac conditions in order to recognize and identify any abnormalities
- Review patient files, schedule appointments, explain procedures to patients and maintain equipment
Qualifications/Requirements:
- An annual influenza vaccine required
- Active certification by American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
- RDCS strongly preferred
- Current compliance with required Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Additional certifications may be required for this position and will be coordinated by Lake Regional as a part of your ongoing training and development. Please contact your recruitment team for more details.
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