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    Ultrasound Medical Sonographer - Springfield, IL, United States - Memorial Health

    Memorial Health
    Memorial Health Springfield, IL, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Evaluation of anatomy and pathophysiology of the heart and great vessels by the use of diagnostic ultrasound. Performance, measurement, and evaluation of Adult and Pediatric Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Stress Echo (Treadmill, Dobutamine, and Valvular), and TEE procedures. Image and report processing via PACS and electronic reporting applications. Perform specialty imagine (contrast, 3D, strain) and participate in cardiac cath lab and cardiovascular surgical procedures. Support laboratory operations by participation in accreditation, quality assurance, education, and lab development projects.

    Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

    Evaluation of anatomy and pathophysiology of the vascular system by the use of diagnostic ultrasound. Performance, measurement, and evaluation of arterial and venous structures. Image and report processing via PACS and electronic reporting applications. Support laboratory operations by participation in accreditation, quality assurance, education, and lab development projects.

    Bachelors Degree preferred.


    Active Registry in Medical Sonography by the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) or Credentials in CCI (Cardiac Credentialing International) required.

    Cardiac Sonographers are to hold Specialty Certification in Adult or Pediatric Echocardiography (RDCS). Ability to lift and move patients and heavy equipment to meet the clinical and operational needs of the area.

    • Obtain, review and bring together pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic result. Perform cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures on patients of all ages by producing, assessing and evaluating ultrasound images and related data according to established standards, policies, procedures and guidelines. Maintain technical skills related to all ultrasound imaging factors; maintain knowledge of other testing modalities. Demonstrate knowledge in human gross and sectional anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology to image and evaluate normal and abnormal tissue structure or function. Understand biological effects of ultrasound. Utilize proper infection control procedures according to department and hospital procedures. Develop and maintain skills in digital imaging and information practices. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure safe and efficient operation of the department. Comply with departmental policies regarding employee/patient incident reports. Participate in the department's continuing education program, Laboratory accreditation and case review/quality review processes. Keep current with clinical developments in the field of ultrasound imaging. Maintain ARDMS credential through documentation of continuing education requirements of the credentialing organization.
    Organize and participate in daily activities that maintain operations:

    cleaning stocking, equipment evaluation, moving equipment to bedside studies, data entry and evaluation, emergency call rotation, imaging system electrical safety, equipment repair and diagnostics, Imaging and reporting system Dbase maintenance and Sys Admin functions.

    Serve as liaison to other hospital departments for coordination of quality assurance and process improvement activities. Serve as resource to technical staff, medical staff and visitors for clinical or educational information and activities. Follow MMC policy directives and procedures the performance of duties and responsibilities. Be an example to the laboratory staff of professionalism, teamwork and patient advocacy. Demonstrate leadership in helping the team meet strategic goals of the department and the organization.


    PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (CARDIAC):
    Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of transthoracic echocardiography in the adult population.

    Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of transesophageal echocardiography in the adult population in standard settings, the surgical suites and Cath Labs.

    Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of stress echocardiography procedures.

    Maintain skills and expand knowledge of the application of echocardiography in pericardial centesis, myocardial biopsy, intracardiac echo, or other interventional procedures.

    Maintain skills and expand knowledge in the performance and evaluation of transthoracic echocardiography in the pediatric, neonatal and fetal population.

    Possess knowledge and understanding of other cardiac diagnostic testing:
    cardiac cath, EP, Holter, EKG and arrhythmias, radionuclide imaging. Maintain skills and expand knowledge of ultrasound contrast agents and their applications. Recognize and address critical pathology through modification of scan protocols, recommendation of ancillary testing and notification of interpreting physician. Demonstrate leadership in clinical application of echocardiography
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