Cardiac Sonographer/Vascular Sonographer * Weekend Shift

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Work Shift
Wellstar Cobb - Cardiovascular Medicine in Austell, Georgia is seeking a Cardiac Vascular Sonographer.
The Cardiac Vascular Sonographer functions in a dual-role position as both Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer.
Functions under the direction of the Manager or Chief or Lead Sonographer and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging, including adult, pediatric, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms (as applicable to location).
Provides written or oral summary of preliminary findings to interpreting physician.
Responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the department.
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Has the knowledge and ability to obtain a quality diagnostic study properly and safely.
May be asked to inject/administer ultrasound image enhancing agents as well as saline bubble studies.
Must be available to take call, work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis (if applicable).

Patient Care
Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations and restocks crash cart and life-support equipment.
Observes patient condition and evaluates when physician intervention is necessary.
Verifies correct identity using 2 unique identifiers per hospital policy.
Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
Follows physician instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
Demonstrates and understands pre- and post-procedural care.
Ability to perform all vascular ultrasound and echocardiography exams.

Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are addressed, notifying physician when necessary.
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Reads email each workday and follows through with assignments.
Completes mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education without prompting.
Maintains appropriate patient care documentation including echocardiograph tapes, patient charts and logs.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures related to echocardiography.

Quality Control
Consistently produces acceptable images with a first-time acceptance rate based on radiologist feedback and audits.
Performs echocardiograms, treadmill, bicycle or stress echoes per physician orders and established practices.
Confers with physician regarding requirements for non-standard examinations and determines appropriate technical factors.
Performs pre-procedure verification process per hospital policy.
Ensures equipment is operational by checking calibration and deficiencies prior to each use.
Sends studies to PACS immediately; Prints completed teleradiography log sheets and submits them to Radiologist when applicable.
Follows infection control policies.

Operations
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
Performs clerical and support duties as required to maintain continuity and quality of services.
Ability to operate all workstations in the ultrasound department.
Ability to push/retrieve images from the ultrasound console to PACS.
Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
Equipment
Maintains clinical competency in all areas of echocardiography and vascular studies through ongoing practice and education.
Consults with cardiologists and other resources to increase knowledge.
Maintains equipment in working order through routine cleaning and preventive maintenance.
Reports equipment malfunctions promptly.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment according to infection control policy.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

High school diploma or equivalent from accredited program - Required
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or accredited Cardiovascular Technology program - Preferred

ARRT Vascular Sonography or Registered Vascular Specialist or Registered Vascular Technologist
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo

Minimum 1 year experience in echocardiography or vascular sonography - Required

Must exhibit excellent communication skills due to frequent verbal and written interactions with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the shift.
Must interact professionally with a wide variety of individuals including patients, families, co-workers, volunteers and physicians.
Must comply with all hospital policies, practices, protocols and professional standards.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Assists with providing safe, age-appropriate care by performing all assigned exams.
Has the knowledge and ability to safely obtain quality diagnostic studies.
Proficient in all aspects of vascular ultrasound.
Sets up equipment and positions patients for procedures.
Competent in all aspects of cardiac and vascular ultrasound, patient positioning and exposure factors.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect exam quality.

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