Cardiac Sonographer PRN - Richmond

Cardiac Sonographer PRN At Bon Secours Mercy Health we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality safety and cost effectiveness Our hospitals care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical operational excellence Primary Function General Purpose Of Position The Cardiac Sonographer performs diagnostic non-invasive invasive cardiac exams on patients using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart Testing modalities include Transthoracic Echocardiography Transesophageal Echocardiography and Cardiac Stress testing On-Call is required Essential Job Functions Performs high quality diagnostic echocardiography examinations using ultrasound testing equipment to evaluate the heart during Transthoracic Echocardiography Transesophageal Echocardiography and Cardiac Stress testing examinations adheres to exam protocols except when deviation is clinically necessary Prepares patients for procedures including explaining the procedure providing instructions in order to obtain desired results gain cooperation minimize patient anxiety Administers imaging enhancement agents in accordance with department policies Contacts referring physician or other appropriate medical personnel for clarification prior to performing an exam if there is suspicion that exam order is incorrect Utilizes hospital electronic medical record review patient information enter preliminary reporting document any critical findings in accordance with department policy Completes assigned tasks time frame appropriate situation Demonstrates behaviors consistent Mission Values Bon Secours Mercy Health adheres standards policies set forth by corporate responsibility program including duty comply applicable laws regulations reporting Manager Corporate Responsibility line any suspected unethical fraudulent unlawful acts practice Adheres all standards policies regarding safety initiatives infection control policies protecting patient confidentiality Demonstrates ability perform non-invasive invasive cardiac exams level proficiency Demonstrate knowledge cardiac anatomy exam procedures interpretation criteria correlation cardiac exam results other hospital procedures This document not exhaustive list responsibilities skills duties requirements working conditions associated job Employees may be required perform other job-related duties subject reasonable accommodation

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