What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer (Travel & Local Contract)
Job Location: Salinas, CA
Job Duration: 3 month contract (with possible extension thereafter)
Shift: Tuesday through Saturday The work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, but we may need some days from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
Description:
Work under the supervision of the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD). Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients and completes associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
- Provides age appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.
- Records procedure results in Echo Lab charts, log, etc.
- Immediately informs the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist of life threatening or Questionable test results, etc.
- Assumes active role in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
- Enters into computer terminals a variety of patient information.
- Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.
- Performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.
- Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.
- Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.
- Uses appropriate communication and team-work skills with working with patients, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
- Maintains proficiency with all new related hospital technologies including Information System upgrades, Echo Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS), and Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).
- Serves as a workflow resource to physicians for new advancements in qualitative, quantitative, and information technologies such as 3D/The Client cardiac ultrasound and related applications as well as a resource for the daily utilization of PACs and CVIS systems.
- Participates in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL) process for the lab.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required:
- ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography.
- Current BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.
- Experience in Adult/Pediatric Echocardiography.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Candidate familiar with McKesson/CHANGE Healthcare and Client ultrasound equipment.
