ARDMS or CCI registry completion within one (1) year of hire
Duties and Responsibilities:
Echocardiography:
The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac ultrasound exams
They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
They will understand the essentials of ultrasound physics and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data
Stress Testing:
The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac stress exams
They will understand the essentials of EKG interpretation and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data
They will able to identify and troubleshoot suboptimal EKG tracings
They will be able to identify potentially life threatening arrhythmias and implement appropriate interventions
They will coordinate the stress test with other team members
The Sonographer will provide pre and post procedural teaching and instructions
EKG/Holter Monitoring:
The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate EKGS and Holter tests
They will have a thorough knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
They will be able to recognize and troubleshoot common artifacts
They will be able to recognize hemodynamically significant arrhythmias (critical values)
Documentation:
The Sonographer is responsible for completing all required charting and billing documentation in a timely basis
Quality Improvement:
The Sonographer will assist with the identification, resolution, and tracking of quality improvement initiatives
Patient Teaching:
The Sonographer is responsible for providing patient and family education in an understandable and compassionate manner
Infection Control:
The Sonographer is responsible for following all required infection control practices and guidelines and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the patient care area and equipment
Staff/Client Relationships:
The Sonographer will include the patient and family whenever possible
The Sonographer will contribute to the growth of the department in a solution oriented constructive problem solving approach
The Sonographer will advocate and protect patient rights
The Sonographer will respect and adapt for cultural diversity
The the/therapist will interact professionally with coworkers and promote interdepartmental teamwork
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
Recognize that potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or hazardous materials, noxious/irritating fumes, long hours, and unforeseen conditions that might generate stress may be encountered
Recognize that physical demands such as extensive walking, standing, lifting, positioning, pushing, and or transferring of patients may be required
Correctible visual and auditory acuity is required to ensure patient safety
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider-we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.
The Cardiopulmonary Cardiac Sonographer creates a safe, productive, and patient centered experience during cardiopulmonary procedures. They create a caring professional environment for the patient, family, and physician and obtain diagnostically reproducible data that contributes to the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients leading to restoration of optimal patient health and well-being.
Required Behaviors:
As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.
Required Qualifications:
Must be eligible for ARDMS or CCI Echocardiography registry
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification (required within 6 months of transfer/hire)
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