Echo Ultrasonographer - Cardiology

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMIn order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:30Department:Vein CenterOverview of Position:Performs diagnostic cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound exams on assigned patients in an efficient and caring manner in order to provide data for the diagnosis of a wide variety of medical problems. Evaluates exams for diagnostic quality while using professional judgment in the performance of services.Effectively uses functions of the hospital information system (HIS), cardiovascular information system, and other information systems to process and review appropriate patient information and studies (Order entry, registration, etc.).Operates medical diagnostic ultrasound equipment to complete a variety of procedures including cardiac and vascular as appropriate; effectively and safely operates related medical / patient monitoring & support equipment; assures satisfactory working order of equipment and makes appropriate contacts for troubleshooting.Consistently produces quality diagnostic exams, individualizing technical factors, scanning parameters and patient positioning as required by each procedure.Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide basic care for the patient population of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.Assumes “call status” as necessary during off hours for emergency procedures.Maintains knowledge of criteria and demonstrates appropriate intervention for urgent abnormal echos or vascular studies that would change the patient care plan (i.e. documents appropriately, informs appropriate staff, informs cardiologist or vascular surgeon)7. Stress Echocardiography, TEE, and pacemaker studies.Participates in clinical training of ultrasound students and new employees by providing instruction, supervision and evaluation.ARDMS - American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers3. SPI - Sonography Principles and Instrumentation4. RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer5. AE, PE - Adult Echocardiography, Pediatric Echocardiography10. RN - Registered Nurse11. High school graduate or equivalent.Within sixty days of training completion or initial date of employment, candidate must pass appropriate exams to acquire credentialling through the ARDMS or CCI2.Genesis Healthcare System will reimburse for one physics exam and one technology exam (Cardiology/Vascular) with documentation of passing scores by the ARDMS or CCI.QUALIFICATIONS - Level 2 (Current pay scale plus $2.00/hour)2. High school graduate or equivalent.Credentialing in an appropriate specialty by the ARDMS of CCI3.Employee will be provided cross training hours based on staffing availability for a period up to a period of 12 months.Within sixty days of training completion, candidate must pass appropriate exams to acquire a second credentialling through the ARDMS or CCI9.Genesis Healthcare System will reimburse for one physics exam and one technology exam (Cardiology/Vascular) with documentation of passing scores by the ARDMS or CCI.Acceptable combinations of Credentialling to meet Level 2 criteria:11.1. RN + (1) RDCS, RCS, RVT, RVS11.Serve as a preceptor to students, new orientees and others as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS - Level 3 (Current pay scale plus $3.00/hour)1. High school graduate or equivalent.RN + (1) RDCS, RCS, RVT, RVS2.Employee will be provided cross training hours based on staffing availability for a period of 12 months.Within sixty days of training completion, candidate must pass appropriate exams to acquire a this credentialling through the ARDMS9. Genesis Healthcare System will reimburse for one physics exam and one technology exam (Cardiology/Vascular) with documentation of passing scores by the ARDMS or CCI.Acceptable combinations of Credentialling to meet Level 3 criteria:10.1. RN + (1) RDCS, RCS, RVT, RVS +PE10.Provide coverage in the Adult and Adolescent Congenital Heart program a minimum of 25% or as assigned by department manager(s)14. Serve as a preceptor to students, new orientees and others as assigned.PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS1. Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.Promotes Patient and Employee SafetyDemonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipmentDemonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to manipulate technical equipment including portable units, overhead tubes, monitors and other related accessories.J-18808-Ljbffr Healthcare Staffing