ultrasound_technologist – Adult Echocardiography

Specialty: Adult Echocardiography
Facility: St Mary’s Hospital – Richmond
State License: VA
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Description: Specialty: Echo TechFacility: St Mary’s Hospital – RichmondState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: DaysGuaranteed Hours: Description: Job Description Position DetailsEcho TechNO LOCAL CANDIDATES (no candidates within 50-mile radius)Advanced Arrhythmia Exam NOT requiredMust be ARDMS or CCI RegisteredAt least one year of inpatient Echo tech experience requiredExperience with TEEs, TTEs, Stress ECHOs, color flow, DiA requiredPeds experience and previous travel experience preferredBLS required40-Hr GTE, 8-Hr Days DAYSOne week of call required every 5-6 weeks with a weekend required every 5-6 weeksITO team will interview, hiring manager will conduct 2nd interview Unit Specific DetailsAverage daily caseload 8-10 cases per day. Outpatient schedule is only M-F and Sat-Sun are only inpatient.Equipment: GE VE95’sPatient population: All agesGeneral Category Description: Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position: The Cardiac Sonographer performsdiagnostic, non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate theheart. Testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stresstesting. On-Call is required. Essential Job Functions: Performs high quality diagnostic echocardiography examinations using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heartduring Transthoracic Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, and Cardiac Stress testing examinations andadheres to exam protocols except when deviation is clinically necessary. Prepares patients for procedures, including explaining the procedure and providing instructions in order to obtain thedesired results, gain cooperation, and minimize patient anxiety. Administers imaging enhancement agents in accordance with department policies. Administers imaging enhancement agents in accordance with department policies. Contacts referring physician (or other appropriate medical personnel) for clarification prior to performing an exam ifthere is a suspicion that the exam order is incorrect. Utilizes the hospital electronic medical record to review patient information, enter preliminary reporting, and documentany critical findings in accordance with department policy. Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Mercy Health and adheres to the standardsand policies set forth by the Corporate responsibility program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws andregulations, and reporting to Manager (or Corporate Responsibility line) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, orunlawful acts of practice. Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety initiatives, infection control policies, and protecting patientconfidentiality. Demonstrates ability to perform non-invasive and invasive cardiac exams at the level of proficiency. Demonstrate knowledge of cariac anatomy, exam procedures, interpretation criteria, and correlation of cardiac examresults with other hospital procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned. Licensing/Certification BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required) Education Associates degree in a applied health science field with a concentration in cardiovascular technology, ultrasonopgraphyor other related study (preferred) Work Experience Minimum of one year of experience as a Cardiac Sonographer (preferred) Notes 11/20 Market approval, Replacing T. Moses (6970) Primary Skills: BLS, ARDMSorCCIRegistered Job certifications: Raise the Bar Attestation Job credentials for Professional: BLS, ARDMS