Cardiac Sonographer

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Salinas,CA

Shift: Day 5X8

Weekly Pay: $3,326 on w2

Duration: 13 Weeks

 Duties:

Work under the supervision of the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD). Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures on patients and completes associated support activities as directed by the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures.

2. Provides age appropriate care to the patients served by the Cardiology Department.

3. Records procedure results in Echo Lab charts, log, etc.

4. Immediately informs the Cardiology Assistant Director (AD) and/or attending Cardiologist of life threatening or Questionable test results, etc.

5. Assumes active role in the Cardiology Department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program.

6. Enters into computer terminals a variety of patient information.

7. Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained and updated.

8. Performs preventative maintenance of cardiology equipment and accessories.

9. Performs related duties and special assignments/projects.

10. Pulls contrast media as appropriate for procedure.

11. Uses appropriate communication and team-work skills with working with patients, co-workers, and other hospital staff.

12. Maintains proficiency with all new related hospital technologies including Information System upgrades, Echo Picture Archiving Computer Systems (PACS), and Cardiovascular Information Systems (CVIS).

13. Serves as a workflow resource to physicians for new advancements in qualitative, quantitative, and information technologies such as 3D/4D cardiac ultrasound and related applications as well as a resource for the daily utilization of PACs and CVIS systems.

14. Participates in the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Labs (ICAEL) process for the lab.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:

ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography. - Required

Current BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. - Required

Experience in Adult Echocardiography. - Required: 1 Years

High school diploma or GED. - Required

Skills

-ARDMS/RDCS or CCI registry in Adult Echocardiography. - Required

-Current BLS/Healthcare. Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. - Required

-Experience in Adult Echocardiography. - Required: 1 Years

-High school diploma or GED. - Required

-Candidate familiar with ClientKesson/CHANGE Healthcare and GE ultrasound equipment-HIGHLY DESIRED

*****MANAGER LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC EXPERIENCE****

Schedule Notes: 8-hour shift, with a few weekend shifts, primarily M-F.