Job Description
Love what you do; Love where you live
Up to 60K Sign on Bonus
Required Qualifications:
- Registered ARDMS or CCI Echocardiography registry
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification (required within 6 months of transfer/hire)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Echocardiography:
- The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac ultrasound exams
- They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- They will understand the essentials of ultrasound physics and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data
Stress Testing:
- The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac stress exams
- They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
- They will understand the essentials of EKG interpretation and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data
- They will able to identify and troubleshoot suboptimal EKG tracings
- They will be able to identify potentially life threatening arrhythmias and implement appropriate interventions
- They will coordinate the stress test with other team members
- The Sonographer will provide pre and post procedural teaching and instructions
EKG/Holter Monitoring:
- The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate EKGS and holter tests
- They will have a thorough knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation
- They will be able to recognize and troubleshoot common artifacts
- They will be able to recognize hemodynamically significant arrhythmias (critical values)
Documentation:
- The Sonographer is responsible for completing all required charting and billing documentation in a timely basis
Quality Improvement:
- The Sonographer will assist with the identification, resolution, and tracking of quality improvement initiatives
Patient Teaching:
- The Sonographer is responsible for providing patient and family education in an understandable and compassionate manner
Infection Control:
- The Sonographer is responsible for following all required infection control practices and guidelines and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the patient care area and equipment
Staff/Client Relationships:
- The Sonographer will include the patient and family whenever possible
- The Sonographer will contribute to the growth of the department in a solution oriented constructive problem solving approach
- The Sonographer will advocate and protect patient rights
- The Sonographer will respect and adapt for cultural diversity
- The the/therapist will interact professionally with coworkers and promote interdepartmental teamwork
- Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work:
Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:
- Recognize that potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or hazardous materials, noxious/irritating fumes, long hours, and unforeseen conditions that might generate stress may be encountered
- Recognize that physical demands such as extensive walking, standing, lifting, positioning, pushing, and or transferring of patients may be required
- Correctible visual and auditory acuity is required to ensure patient safety
Prolink's Direct Hire team is partnered with San Juan's internal hiring team to help fill their permanent staff positions.
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Irene McGarvey
Sourcing Specialist
513-905-1852
irene.mcgarvey@prolinkstaff.com
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