Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Per Diem

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Perform cardiac diagnostic sonographic examinations, to record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data on patients and prepare test data for interpretation by physicians.

A day in the life of a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Prepare, on a daily basis, test data and distribute such to the appropriate physicians for interpretation.
• Contact physicians regarding the outstanding status of reports, to maintain a turn-around of 24 hours.
• Educate the patient, using age appropriate guidelines, before each procedure, in an understandable manner; regarding the diagnostic procedure that is to be performed using good customer services techniques.
• Review the medical record, before each procedure, and validate the presence of a physician order.
• Prepare patient and perform M-mode, 2-D echocardiogram and cardiac Doppler procedures within 24- hours of receipt of the request, utilizing age appropriate techniques.
• Perform Stress echo diagnostics and transesophagheal echocardiograms, as prescribed.
• Facilitate the training of the echo staff as preceptor, or assist the preceptor in the assurance of staff competency and job specific performance.
• Prepare preliminary reports for echo studies, pending final reports, to improve patient care by decreasing response time for results.
• Assist the cardiologists in the data evaluation and storage equipment, facilitating comparative studies to assess the patients current status.
• Perform vascular studies, both venous and arterial, if cross-trained. These include, but are not limited to carotid, venous Doppler and arterial studies.
• Perform all activities with a patient focused attitude and incorporate customer service in every aspect of related duties.
• Coordinate the student intern program with the associated schools for diagnostic training. Evaluates students and maintains the appropriate records.
• Cleans equipment between patients, and covers with proper linens.
• Maintains and inventory level and orders supplies, as needed.
• Assist in the compliance with laws and regulations, as set forth by the NJDOH, JCAHO and related professional associations.
• Assume On-Call rotation for after-hours and weekend coverage.
• Communicate with physician, regarding reports, pending studies and any critical result which requires intervention.
• Maintain patient records, patient logs, and submit monthly statistics for the vascular section.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic procedures and instruct outpatients on proper registration procedures.
• Submits charges and credits as needed for completed or canceled procedures.
• Performs PM on equipment and troubleshoots problems. Evaluates equipment for upgrade and replacement.
• Complies with infection control and safety procedures.
• Conducts QA/PI for the echocardiography studies.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular training program.
• RCT registered or eligible preferred.
• One year experience in all phases of echocardiography testing.
• Telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, and printer operation.
• Echocardiographic ultrasound machine, vascular ultrasound machine, PVR, various computer systems, PACS, wheelchairs, stretchers

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Assume on-call as needed,
• Strong basic medical knowledge, with emphasis on Cardiac Ultrasound and cardiology,
• Good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently, capable of supervising and prioritizing in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to participate intra- and inter-departmental activities and perform in a team environment.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• BLS certification.

Contacts:

• HMH employees, patients and visitors

Working Conditions:

• General diagnostic high volume, high stress environment
• Extensive employee and outside contacts
• Works indoors in a well lighted and ventilated area
• Some direct exposure to contagions and chemicals, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed
• Willingness to work with realization that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences to patients

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!