What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at St. Mary's and Clearwater Valley Health?
Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and all related ultrasound duties. Provides care to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Works with patients of all ages.
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintains a high quality of patient care; positions and handles patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, courtesy, patience and safety.
- Greets and introduces self to patient and describes nature and time requirements of requested exams.
- Keeps room and work area neat and orderly. Maintains and rotates supplies/inventory. Keeps work area stocked.
- Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for designated area/room.
- Identifies problems and communicates to the imaging director; offers solutions when appropriate.
- Checks the order for history/special instructions. Furnishes cardiologist or treating physician with the patient's history on worksheet or assessment sheet. Completes all paperwork where applicable.
- Maintains good working relationship with radiologist-communicates/consults with radiologist regarding examinations as necessary.
- Performs specific duties requested by the Radiology Managers.
- Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings, staff in-service education and training programs.
- Assumes responsibility for proper and efficient operation of all the echo equipment used; reports malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs to the service engineer.
- Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs and carts onto tables/gurneys to complete exams.
- Travels to other sites/locations to perform tests as scheduled.
- Continuing education credits, accreditations and certifications are current at all times.
- Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
- Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
- Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited echocardiography (non-invasive cardiovascular) program.
- 3-5 years of previous experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of PACS is preferred.
Joint Position, PRN, as needed
SMH is EOE