Echo Tech/Cardiac Sonographer

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General Requirements

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Working Conditions

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime

Qualifications - Internal Education Requirements

• 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 1 - 2 years Nursing Experience (Preferred)

Certifications and Licensures

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 1 year of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 6 months of hire, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS), Georgia Stroke Core Curriculum (GSCC), and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire Crisis Response Training (CRT) obtained within 1 year of hire Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) obtained within 1 year of hire Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course (ENPC) obtained within 2 years of hire

General Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Relations
• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
• Follow Verbal Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills

Physical Requirements

• Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
• Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
• Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
• Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)