What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiographer Assistant position at Bayhealth?
Location: Sussex Campus Hospital
Status:Relief 0 Hours
Shift: Days
General Summary:
Perform direct patient cardiac diagnostic testing procedures with appropriate level of skill under the general supervision of a registered cardiac sonographer; in a timely and dependable manner consistent with current standards of care and departmental and/or hospital policy and procedure. Provide age specific care to patients of all ages.
Responsibilities:
1. Accurately perform all echocardiogram studies ordered by physicians, limited to: Transthoracic 2-D, M-Mode, Color-flow Doppler, Pulsed wave Doppler, and Continuous wave Doppler.
2. Utilizes effective time management by prioritizing care and accommodating unforeseen circumstances while maintaining a high standard of quality, service, and professionalism.
3. Accurately assesses hospital information systems for processing and correct charging of all echocardiogram studies.
4. Implement appropriate infection control practices and demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic techniques and equipment disinfection.
5. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
Certificate Program
;
;
Enrollment in a CAAHEP accredited cardiac or cardiovascular ultrasound program. - Credential(s): Registered Cardiac Sonographer within 1 year of hire
Basic Life Support
; Or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) within one year of hire. - Experience:
Required: At least 200 hours of clinical experience in a hospital/healthcare setting performing 2-D Echocardiogram studies.
Preferred: Successful completion of clinical rotation.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: Certificate Program
Cardiovascular Sonography
Pending graduate of a CAAHEP approved cardiac or cardiovascular sonography program within 3 months of hire. - Credential(s):
- Experience:
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