What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Sonographer Full-Time Newark Campus position at ChristianaCare?
THIS POSITION OFFERS A $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS available for eligible candidates
Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?
ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.
ChristianaCare , is looking for a Full-Time Cardiac Sonographer who will utilize our core values of Love & Excellence to provide the highest level of care to our patients.
PRIMARY FUNCTION :
To perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) procedures at the request of physicians to assist in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Assist with the clinical training of students and Cardiology Fellows associated with the Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Lab.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures.
- Documents patient's clinical history and technologist impressions of the images obtained on exam request forms.
- Assists the cardiologist with obtaining images and equipment operation during transesophageal echocardiography.
- Assists in the instruction of cardiac ultrasound students and Cardiology Fellows during their practice performance at Christiana Care.
- Rotates on on-call schedule covering off hours and weekend rotation.
- Performs pediatric echocardiography, if experienced.
- Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and provide the care needed.
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