Job PreviewCardiac Sonographer is responsible for the operation of the ultrasound diagnostic ultrasound equipment for the performance of all dynamic echocardiogram specialty ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. This position involves a combination of on-call and scheduled adult echocardiogram patients, including inpatient, observation and urgent outpatient/ER admission status. General Duties, Standards Of Conduct, And Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of excellence in healthcare through the quality and caring values of the philosophy of the Hopedale Medical Complex.
Demonstrates courteous behavior through polite and respectful communication with all patients, co-workers, and guests.
Recognizes when others need assistance and consistently offers to help when own workload permits or finds someone who can.
Promotes a professional image by adhering to the established dress code.
Demonstrates cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies and equipment, as indicated by minimal wastage of supplies.
Maximizes job potential by attending all mandatory education and in-service programs.
Contributes to the time management of the department by being punctual to work and on assignments according to the hospital and department standards.
Will wear Hospital identification whenever on duty.
Ensures own health status with the timely compliance of all hospital health and safety policies.
Provides the highest quality service appropriate to this position according to the concept and philosophy of continuous quality improvement.
Responsible for complying with all hospital confidentiality and HIPAA requirements relating to department and hospital medical records and patient condition..
Assists callers or department visitors in any way possible, routing to appropriate personnel within department.
Professional Duties
Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information.
Properly identifies the patient prior to beginning the study.
Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions, and providing ambulatory assistance.
Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects, and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals.
Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images.
Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms.
Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches.
Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements.
Qualifications
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) preferably with at least 3 years of experience.