SONOGRAPHER CARDIOVASCULAR(FT)

Job Description

Job Description

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and Pocahontas Community Hospital are seeking a Cardiovascular Sonographer specializing in both Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound. This position is for 64 hours per pay period with time shared between Humboldt County Memorial Hospital and Pocahontas Community Hospital.  Typical hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with some flexibility.

Full-time benefits include: IPERS, Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance. PTO and sick time accrual begin on the first day of Employment.

Title: Registered Sonographer specializing in both Echocardiograms & Vascular studies.

Under general supervision, professional duties performed in the application of cardiovascular sonography. Balances patient interaction and technological performance with a firm knowledge in anatomy and pathology and working cohesively with a healthcare team. Demonstrates proficiency and attention to detail. 

HCMH Mission: To serve with compassionate care in a patient-centered environment.

HCMH Vision: To be the region’s healthcare leader, providing the highest quality service to you.

HCMH Values: Respect, Ownership, Compassion, Integrity and Teamwork

Reports To: The Radiology Director

Supervises: N/A

Cardiovascular Job Duties:

• Ability to perform various cardiovascular studies to include echocardiograms and other vascular studies. in the department or at the patient’s bedside.
• Properly identifies correct patient for requested examination using two forms of identification, patient name and date of birth.  
• Completes consent forms and worksheets as required.
• Adheres to patient confidentiality 
• Works closely with the radiologist and other licensed physicians presenting images and data for interpretation and assisting with interventional procedures.
• Performs technical skills to the radiologist standards
• Ensures operation of ultrasound equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment, and performing quality assurance test as recommended.
• Maintains supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements maintaining proper licensing.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Transports and prepares patients as needed. 
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; ensures room cleanliness, administering first aid and activating codes when necessary.
• Maintains production and quality by following established standards and procedures. 
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records, obtains patient examination history, unusual conditions, limitations, and correlates procedure charge with procedure performed.
• Contributes to team effort by performing various department support functions to ensure efficient and optimum patient care.
• Exhibits knowledge and skills to operate picture archiving computer system (PACS), health Information system (HIS), radiology information system (RIS). 
• Demonstrates positive customer relation skills.
• Provides environmental duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills, and basic computer skills.
• Possesses social perceptiveness, critical thinking skills, clear communication, active listening and patient sensitivity.

Education, Experience, and Training/License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must have successfully completed an accredited ultrasound program or on-the-job training and registry eligible if not already registered.
• Must be registered as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) to perform Echocardiograms and/or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) for vascular studies and registry eligible.

Acknowledgment:

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.