Cardiac Sonographer Reg
Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Douglasville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Responsibilities The Cardiac Sonographer functions under the
direction of the Manager or Chief Technologist and is responsible
for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if performed at
your designated facility, adult, pediatric, trans esophageal and
stress echocardiograms. Performs measurements and calculations
according to laboratory protocol, provides written or an oral
summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician, is
responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the
Echo department, must possess the ability to communicate
effectively with the patient(s) and health care team.
The Cardiac Sonographer may also be asked to inject/administer
Ultrasound Image Enhancing Agents as well as saline bubble studies.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Must be available
to take call, work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis if
applicable. Qualifications Required Minimum Education: High school
diploma or equivalent from accredited program required. Graduate of
a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or an accredited
Cardiovascular Technology program preferred.
Required Minimum Certification: CCI (RCS) or ARDMS (RDCS-AE) and
BLS certification.
Required Minimum Experience: Minimum of one-year experience in
echocardiography.
Required Minimum Skills: Must exhibit excellent communication
skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written
communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental
staff and nursing staff. The employee obtains, presents and
discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities on a
routine basis. Candidate must be able to explain or give directions
to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. Must
possess the ability to function independently and under pressure
while still actively participating in a team environment. Position
requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills
at all times.
Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast paced
work environment. Must have the ability to prioritize
appropriately. Must be detail oriented and have the capacity to
effectively multitask throughout the work shift. Must have
excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact
professionally with a variety of "customers", including but not
limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and
physicians throughout the work shift. Must possess the ability to
function independently, yet productively as a cooperative team
member with various work teams associated with the position. Must
be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as
well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the
position, department and applicable professional standards. Must be
flexible with work hours to meet department needs. Must be
dependable, accountable and cooperative. Assists with providing
safe, age appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams
provided by the department per department procedures. Has the
knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality
diagnostic study. Responsible for performing a wide variety of
technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity
and
initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or
treatment of diseases. Proficient in the performance
of all aspects of vascular ultrasound. Able to independently
perform job functions. Sets up the equipment to provide
imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. Competent
in all aspects of Cardiac Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure
factors. Must understand anatomy and
pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.
Keywords: WellStar Health System, Atlanta , Cardiac Sonographer Reg, Healthcare , Douglasville, Georgia
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