Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay range: $53.67/hr - $79.42/hr The Cardiac Sonographer works collaboratively with health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performance of transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms. Evening and weekend call is mandatory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time: Performs transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms: Assesses and prepares patients for procedures Conducts testing under the indirect supervision of a cardiologist Positions patient to maximize effectiveness of image and minimize patient discomfort Adjusts equipment controls and modifies images during the exam to demonstrate anatomy, physiology, hemodynamics, and/or pathology accurately Determines need for additional views based on patient variables or encountered pathology Records images for review by cardiologist Provides measurements, estimates, angles, and guidance as needed during certain procedures including, but not limited to, pericardiocentesis, transesophageal echocardiogram, and alcohol septal ablation Selects appropriate scan based on functional and/or anatomical pathology Utilizes ultrasound and contrast agents to view cardiac structures and wall motion/perfusion Monitors patients and their response Reports pertinent findings to cardiologist Arranges images of exam findings for patient's medical record Documents according to established policies and procedures Demonstrates ongoing proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to specialty area Demonstrates practice consistent with current research/standards/policies/protocols/procedures Protects patient privacy/maintains confidentiality Inserts and manages intravenous lines Recognizes and responds to adverse reactions, clinical problems, or emergent situations Provides teaching to patient and family as necessary Performs routine cleaning and reports mechanical failure of equipment Ensures emergency equipment is maintained and working properly Follows research protocols Performs patient care in a timely manner Productively utilizes unassigned time Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job: Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr Tuality Healthcare