Cardiac Sonographer

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Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.

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General Purpose of Job:

To perform and/or assist cardiologists with all cardiac ultrasound procedures done in the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• •Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• •Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• •Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• •Performs and assists cardiologists with all echocardiograms (2-D, M-Mode, TEE, Fetal)
• •Prepares an accurate preliminary echocardiogram report for the cardiologist
• •Maintains an adequate level of supplies in the department.
• •Assures that the equipment is in good working order.
• •Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding department and exams done.
• •Assists the cardiologists as needed
• •Participates in departmental and hospital wide Process Improvement.
• •Ensures that generic/unit safety measures are met in the department.
• •Travels to out of town clinics as needed.
• •Rotates 24 hour on call duties.

Behavioral Expectations

• •Customer Service – Enthusiastically interacts with all customers. Assumes personal responsibility for meeting customer needs. Consistently demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction.
• •Interpersonal Skills - Is sensitive to the needs, ideas, and feelings of others. Develops and maintains rapport with others. Listens well. Facilitates a group process.
• •Adaptability/flexibility – Demonstrates the ability to change behaviors and plans to meet rapidly changing/ competing job demands (new or unusual situations). Receives change as a challenge. Revises plans to meet changing circumstances.
• •Communication – Clearly and effectively communicates ideas and requests to others. Persuades or influences others through spoken or written communication.
• •Initiative – Starts and completes tasks with minimum of prompting. Willing to make recommendations and assume additional responsibilities.
• •Team Player – Fully participates in maintaining a positive team environment that is conducive to customer satisfaction. Builds trust among co-workers, focusing on accomplishing hospital and departmental mission and goals.
• •Organized and efficient – Organizes work and uses time efficiently. Takes the initiative to find additional work during slow or downtimes. Recommends innovative ways of doing work more efficiently and effectively.
• •Core Values –Practices DCH core values.

Education and/or Experience:

Registry in Sonography (ARDMS or RCVT) or Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school one year allowance to obtain registry

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations.

• •Registered Echo Tech, (ARDMS or CCI) or Registry eligible
• •BLS (AHA)