Cardiac/vascular sonographer job description

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Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

The Angiographer II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Operates equipment to produce diagnostic radiographs and for appropriate age groups for interpretation(s) by a physician.
Maintains proficiency in clinical and equipment competencies in all clinical settings.
Ability to operate cardiac cath lab equipment, to include x-ray units, monitors, hemodynamic unit, with knowledge and expertise.
Ability to operate angiography equipment with knowledge and expertise.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize in emergent or critical patient situations.
Demonstrates efficiency in the use of supplies and equipment while maintaining sterility during procedures.
Assists in the assessment of patient condition throughout procedures.
Utilizes technical and clinical skills to assist the physician during procedures to assure patient safety.
Monitors all procedure functions to assist in the prevention of adverse outcomes.
Able to alter examination relative to patient status to provide optimal outcome.
Provides the physician with proper clinical diagnosis and patient history documentation.
Works with the physician to provide optimal exam for accurate diagnosis.
Coordinate schedule for optimal equipment utilization and patient flow.
Maintains adequate supplies and workspace for efficient daily operation.
Maintains quality control for all equipment in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory guidelines.
Ability to start IVs as indicated for contrast injection with proper documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status. Includes being able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to the patients age-specific needs.
This position integrates the CHS values of genuine respect, passionate caring and a joyful spirit into each of the responsibilities of this job and daily communication with all customers and co-workers.
This position adheres to and is responsible for the safety standards of Northwestern Medicine including the completion of the mandatory organizational safety standards on an annual basis.
This position actively maintains confidentiality for our patients and their families as outlined in the NM Patient Confidentiality Policy and shows the same level of respect for every Associate with in NM.
This position performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

American Registered Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety Certified (IDNS).
CPR certification.
Physical ability to perform functional requirements of position.

Preferred:

Interventional Cardiovascular Registered (CVT).
Intra-aortic Balloon Insertion & Operation experience.
ACLS certification.
1 or more years hospital Medical Imaging experience.

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Why Saint Joseph Health System?

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes:

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center

• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center

• More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off programs

• Employee referral incentive program

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement

• Nursing Scholarship opportunities

**JOB SUMMARY**

Responsible for performing inpatient, outpatient and emergency echocardiogram. Operates ultrasound diagnostic equipment to produce pictures and measurements of heart structure according to established policies and procedures. Completes all patient charting and billing and prepares charts for physician review.

**JOB DUTIES**

1. Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.

2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.

3. Completes patient charts prior to procedure and pulls previous Echocardiograms, stress echos, transesophael procedures will be pulled for review by interpreting physician.

4. Explains diagnostic procedures and answers patient questions prior to testing. Document patient history and medications and any pertinent information on patient chart.

5. Measures and records different dimensions of the heart structures according to established procedures.

6. Assists physician during transesophael and stress echo procedures.

7. Maintains daily log and billing of all procedures.

8. Documents patient information as needed in progress notes.

9.Maintains professional and ethical relationships with all patients and their families to provide quality care.

10. Completes departmental unit-specific criteria and validates departmental competency records.

11. Maintains infection control standards.

12. Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

**JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES**

**Education:** Completion of two/three years of occupationally specific education beyond high school in radiologic technology, sonography, other related education, or on the job training/education.

**Licensure:** ARRT, ARDMS, RDCS, RCVT, RVT or equivalent certification, or Registry eligible. Registry eligible candidates must obtain registry status within 2 years of hire. CPR certification.

**Experience:** Completion of at least two years of occupationally specific education beyond high school in radiologic technology, sonography, other related education, or on the job training.

**Other Job Requirements:**

Requires the knowledge to learn and understand ultrasound physics.

The ability to recognize and demonstrate pertinent anatomy and pathology is vital.

Requires the ability to consistently perform at a high level of mental effort while performing tasks accurately and without error.

Analytical skills are required to perform ultrasound tasks accurately as well as handling multiple tasks at the same time. Requires independent judgment with the ability to perform any examination without

direct supervision.

Work requires direct patient care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.