Job Summary: Responsible for performing quality cardiology diagnostic testing under the direction of a physician. May engage in all departmental activities to provide safe and effective delivery of patient diagnostic testing within the parameters guided by the American Society of Echocardiography and American College of Cardiology. Department activities include but are not limited to echocardiography; stress testing; holter monitors; electrocardiography (EKG); peripheral intravenous line insertion; preparation of and administration of imaging enhancing agents; scheduling patients; limited transcribing/typing, faxing, charting and filing reports.
Service and Quality Standards:ServiceAdheres to customer service standards, is competent, caring, and compassionate, treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect, and demonstrates competent, caring, and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers.
PeopleAssures confidentiality of patient and employee information, is positive in interactions with others, is courteous and respectful, promotes a harassment-free environment, inspires the trust of others, and acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
QualityIs excellent in patient care and service, demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation, assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback, is safety conscious, demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives, is involved with improvement efforts, supports performance improvement, seeks ways to improve systems and services, shows commitment to improvement efforts, and meets mandatory educational requirements.
GrowthDemonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision, is active and involved, supports hospital initiatives, champions innovation and supports change, is a positive role model, and fosters team cooperation.
FinanceIs a good steward of hospital resources, develops/uses efficient work methods, and conserves organizational resources.
Job Responsibilities:Performing 2-D, Mode and Doppler echocardiography, assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms.Stress testing including stress echo and Dobutamine echo.Holter application and scanning.Performing electrocardiograms (EKG's).Filing, typing, order entry, charging and documentation, scheduling, faxing and charting.Preparing reports for physician review and assisting with departmental Objectives and PI measurements.Peripheral intravenous line insertion.Preparation of and administration of image enhancing agents.QualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: High school graduate or equivalent required.
Certification/Licensure: RDCS Preferred.
Experience Requirements: Experience in Cardiology and 1 - 3 years experience as an Echocardiography Sonographer required. Current enrollment in or graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) preferred. Adult/Pediatric CPR certification required (Available upon employment). Typing skills and general computer knowledge required. Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) preferred.
Working Conditions:Extensive standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting of medium to heavy weights. Exposure to certain cleaning agents.
Exposure Category:Category I--Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues: All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee who engages in Category I tasks. The normal routine involves limited exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; however, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity:NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%
Lift/Carry x
Push/Pull x
Climb x
Squat/Bend/Kneel x
Sit x
Stand x
Walk/Move About x
The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.
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