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Cardiovascular Sonographer - Ft - Day Shift

Company

Southwell, Inc.
Address , Tifton, 31794, Ga
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary
Expires 2023-06-29
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Cardiac Ultrasound
FACILITY: Tift Regional Medical Center
WORK TYPE: Full Time
S HIFT: Day Shift
SUMMARY:
The Cardiovascular Sonographer utilizes various ultrasound imaging equipment, transducers, and other accessory equipment performing diagnostic cardiac and peripheral vascular ultrasound procedures. They obtain optimal visualization of internal cardiac structures and peripheral vascular anatomy as well as various cardiac measurements (cardiac valves, ventricles, atria and blood flow) through the heart. They assist physicians and nursing staff with complex ultrasound procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms, bubble studies, stress echocardiography, and contract echo procedures as appropriate depending upon work setting. They perform arterial and venous diagnostic studies of the peripheral vascular systems, transcranial doppler studies, and carotid duplex imaging with measurements.
The Cardiac Sonographer utilizes various ultrasound imaging equipment, transducers, and other accessory equipment performing diagnostic cardiac and peripheral vascular ultrasound procedures. They obtain optimal visualization of internal cardiac structures and peripheral vascular anatomy as well as various cardiac measurements (cardiac valves, ventricles, atria and blood flow) through the heart. They assist physicians and nursing staff with complex ultrasound procedures such as Transesophageal Echocardiograms, bubble studies, stress echocardiography, and contract echo procedures as appropriate depending upon work setting. They perform arterial and venous diagnostic studies of the peripheral vascular systems, transcranial doppler studies, and carotid duplex imaging with measurements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Follows policies related to information release, confidentiality, patient rights, chart access, and advance directives.
  • Provides patient with explanations and verbal assurance as necessary.
  • Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
  • Acts to safeguard the patient and the public when health care and safety are affected by the incompetent, unethical or illegal practice of any person.
  • Selects appropriate transducer and settings for optimum study results.
  • Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
  • Accepts responsibility to maintain conditions conducive to high quality cardiovascular care.
  • Performs echocardiography and vascular ultrasound procedures per protocol.
  • Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
  • Responsible for the operation of ultrasound equipment and maintains a high level of safety within the department.
  • Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
  • Correctly and accurately recognizes respiratory and cardiac arrest and immediately begins CPR and notifies appropriate staff.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.
  • Manages resources effectively.
  • Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
  • Positions patients to optimally visualize cardiac structures for optimal results.
  • Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.
  • Attends all mandatory education programs.
  • Protects patient’s valuables as directed in hospital policies and procedures.
  • Is able to expand scope of examination according to physician request.
  • Adapts procedures to meet individual needs of all age ranges for patients for treatment.
  • Completes Occurrence Reports on any activity deviating from the norm.
  • Demonstrates efficient, effective and prompt responses to any patient crisis situation within the Cardiovascular Department.
  • Demonstrates strict adherence to all hospital safety polices, infection control policies, fire reporting and drill activities, equipment storage and maintenance.
  • Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department.
  • Positions and preps patients according to policy and carries out medical/surgical asepsis before, during and after procedures as required.
  • Interprets all data collected and assist physician with necessary documentation.
  • Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for individualized judgments and actions.
  • Performs preventative maintenance as needed on equipment.
  • Maintains a safe environment for co-workers and self per facility policies.
  • Is able to recognize basic ECG rhythms.
  • Interacts professionally with patient and patient family members.
  • Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position.
  • Performs complex procedures such as T.E.E., Stress Echo, bubble studies (depending upon work location).
  • Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment.
  • Assures timely assessment of patient and completes all documentation accurately.
  • Provides service with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the patient unrestricted by consideration of socioeconomic status, personal attribute or the nature of health problems.
EDUCATION:
  • Associate's Degree in Related Field
OTHER INFORMATION:
* Must obtain RCS, RDCS, or RVT within one year of employment.
* Must be registry eligible for Vascular Specialist (RVS) within one year of employment.
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:
  • Machine/equipment operation
  • Helps create a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity.
  • Conveys ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.
  • Conveys ideas and facts orally using language the audience will best understand.
  • Proficient in safe patient care techniques
  • Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and transparency in all interactions.
  • Is reliable and trustworthy while performing work in a consistent and timely manner.
  • Medical terminology
  • Perform and evaluate diagnostic tests
  • Correctly interprets and follows instructions.
  • Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight.
  • Resolves difficult or complicated challenges.

Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.