- Maintains clinical competency in all areas of echocardiography and vascular studies through practice and continuing education
- Maintain equipment in working order. Perform routine cleaning, preventive maintenance, and report any equipment malfunction to Chief Technologist or Echo Lab Manager.
- Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
- Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
- Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
- Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
- Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
- Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
- Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound and Echocardiography exams. Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
- Completes mandatory departmental and Hospitalwide education without prompting.
- Develops and maintains appropriate policies and procedures related to echocardiography Quality Control
- Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate.
- Performs echocardiograms, treadmill, bicycle or stress echoes according to physician orders and established practice and procedures
- Performs preprocedure verification process, according to hospital policy.
- Performs appropriate measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocolEnsures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
- Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CDs as needed.
- Follows infection control policies Operations
- Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
- Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
- Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
- Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
- Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.
- Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
- Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Preferred
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Sonographer Reg
3 weeks ago
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Cardiac Sonographer, Reg II
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Cardiac Sonographer Reg, FT Days
3 weeks ago
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Cardiac Sonographer Reg, FT Days
2 weeks ago
WellStar Health System Marietta, United StatesFacility: Kennestone Hospital · Hours: FT Days - 8a -4:30p · Overview · The Cardiac Sonographer functions under the direction of the Manager or Lead/Chief Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if performed at your designated facility, ...
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Cardiac Sonographer Reg, FT Days
3 weeks ago
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Cardiac Sonographer Reg KH CH NF DH
1 month ago
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FT Echo Tech
3 weeks ago
WellStar Health System Roswell, United StatesFacility: Cobb Hospital · Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a FT Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer). The Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) functions under the direction of the Manager or Lead/Chief Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which inc ...
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Ultrasound/Sonographer Tech
6 days ago
Wellstar Health System, Inc. Roswell, United States Full timeFacility: North Fulton Hospital · Job Summary: · Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department accordi ...
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Cardiac Sonographer-Marietta
3 days ago
Allyon Marietta, United StatesSummary: · Allyon, Inc. is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do It makes our day when we are able to help talented individuals achieve their career goals while a the same time helping our clients build quality teams. If you are interested in joini ...
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Travel- Ultrasound
6 days ago
Epic Travel Staffing Allied Austell, GA, United States TemporaryEpic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Echo Technician for a travel job in Austell, Georgia. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: Echo Technician · ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional · ~ Start Date: 05/27/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per ...
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Travel Echo-Vascular Technician
4 days ago
PHP Austell, GA, United StatesPHP is seeking a travel Echo-Vascular Technician for a travel job in Austell, Georgia. · Job Description & Requirements · Specialty: Echo-Vascular Technician · Discipline: Allied Health Professional · Start Date: 07/01/2024 · Duration: 13 weeks · 40 hours per week · Shift ...
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Travel- Ultrasound
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Epic Travel Staffing Allied Austell, GA, United States TemporaryEpic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Echo Technician for a travel job in Austell, Georgia. · Job Description & Requirements · ~ Specialty: Echo Technician · ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional · ~ Start Date: 05/27/2024 · ~ Duration: 13 weeks · ~40 hours per ...
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Medical Echocardiographer
3 days ago
Wellstar Health System, Inc. Kennesaw, GA, United StatesFacility: Kennestone Hospital · which includes, if performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric, transesophageal (including structural heart) and stress echocardiograms. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides an oral summary ...
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PT Vascular Sonographer
6 days ago
Wellstar Health System, Inc. Vinings, United StatesFacility: Cobb Hospital · Job Summary: · Wellstar Cobb in Austell, Georgia is seeking a PT Vascular Sonographer. The days and hours for the position are Monday and Tuesday from 7:00p - 7:30a; this position will receive a sonographer specialty differential as well as evening and n ...
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FT Day Weekend Echo Tech
1 week ago
WellStar Health System Lithia Springs, United StatesFacility: Paulding Hospital · Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA is seeking a Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer ) Weekend Day Full Time (Shift Fri- Sun or Sat- Mon 6:30am-6pm ) This position will receive evening and weekend shift differentials. · Position is eligible for Sig ...
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Ultrasound Tech/Sonographer
3 days ago
Wellstar Health System, Inc. Sandy Springs, GA, United States Full timeFacility: North Fulton Hospital · Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ...
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Travel Cardiac Sonographer
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Travel Echo Technologist Job
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Cardiac Sonographer-Nights, Marietta GA,
3 weeks ago
4square Medical Staffing Marietta, United StatesRequired Minimum Education:High school diploma or equivalent from accredited program required Required andGraduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program Preferred oran accredited Cardiovascular Technology program PreferredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification( ...
Cardiac Vascular Sonographer Reg - Peachtree Corners, GA, United States - Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Description
Facility:
North Fulton Hospital
which includes, if performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric, trans esophageal and stress echocardiograms.
Perform measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, provides written or an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician, is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department, must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team, must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Have the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely.The Cardiac-Vascular Sonographer may also be asked to inject/administer Ultrasound Image Enhancing Agents as well as saline bubble studies.
Must be available to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis (if applicable to your location).Equipment
Reg Cardiac Sonographer - CCI or Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer or Reg Diag Card Sono Adult Echo
Minimum 1 year experience in echocardiography or vascular sonography.
Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with:
physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Proficient in the performance of all aspects of vascular ultrasound.Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Competent in all aspects of Cardiac and Vascular Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
