Details: Job DescriptionUnder the supervision of the Department Manager, the Ultrasound Technologist performs adult diagnostic procedures with proficiency, making a significant contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease by obtaining clear and concise echocardiograms. The position utilizes all echocardiographic systems available in the laboratory, including Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, and exercise stress echocardiograms. This position utilizes a general knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy to apply in differentiating between the normal and/or disease states. This position requires a working knowledge of medical terminology, current skills in state of the art techniques and continuing education credits for registry status. This position will also assemble films, charts, files, schedules, answer phones and patient?s questions, and complete charge slips.QualificationsAssociates degree in allied health with one year additional training in ultrasound or a graduate of accredited ultrasound program• 2 years experience performing echocardiographic examinations• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (echocardiography, EKG, cardiovascular training, CCVT), or eligible to acquire• Extensive knowledge of echocardiography• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology with a solid understanding of the anatomy and hemodynamics of both simple and complex cardiovascular diseases, including congenital disorders• Knowledge and understanding of the surgical repairs used to correct both simple and complex congenital cardiovascular disease• Knowledge of advanced color and spectral Doppler hemodynamics in order to accurately evaluate valvular stenosis and intracardiac stents• Ability to obtain and integrate known clinical information, ultrasound image content, cross-sectional human anatomy and related physiological data• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment and physics• Ability to acquire and maintain CPR certification• Basic knowledge of sterile techniques, universal precautions, OSHA standards and specimen handling• Ability to exhibit caring attitude when relating to patients• Ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail with patient information, accurately record patient exams, and follow proper billing procedures• Ability to assist patient onto exam table and into correct positions• Basic knowledge of quality control procedures• Ability to maintain a clean, orderly, well stocked room• Strong oral and written communication skills• Ability to properly identify exam with patient information film and develop imagesScheduleThis is a 40 hour per week position. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
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