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The Christ Hospital Health Network · 4 months ago

Sonographer H&V - Liberty CV Testing Center - Full Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Sonographer for their Heart and Vascular Testing Center. The role involves performing non-invasive ultrasound procedures, developing client relationships, and participating in research while ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.

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Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive vascular and/or echo testing and all duties of a Sonographer
Follows established testing protocols. Produces highest possible quality study images & data by demonstrating competence on and proper use of all imaging and accessory equipment
Obtains an appropriate history prior to each test with each patient
Responsible for seeing that there is supporting information and documentation for the exam being performed
Employs knowledge of the ultrasound technology to determine if an order revision is appropriate and notifies appropriate individual
Adequately explains testing procedures to patients, family members as necessary, and hospital staff members connected to the care of the patient
Develop and maintain good relationships with clients and co-workers
Responsible for efficient provision of services
Works to ensure a collaborative effort with peers to achieve maximum productivity
Effectively schedules add-on and emergency exams to maintain work flow
Communicates with the patient care areas to properly prep patients and sends for patients in a timely manner
Keeps the assigned areas clean and ensures adequate stock of supplies
Communicates equipment maintenance needs to the Lead and operates equipment safely and properly
Follows Quality Control standards and participates in departmental process improvement activities
Participates in Peer Review as requested and other departmental Process Improvement expectations
Keeps up to date on new or revised testing protocols and with professional continuing education as required for licensure or certification
Is effective in complying with annual hospital and departmental safety, education and in-service requirements on a timely basis
Attends department meetings and shares responsibility for agenda

Qualification

ARDMS RegistryVascular SonographyEchocardiographyQuality AssuranceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsDICOM StandardsImager ConfigurationNetworking

Required

Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound training program or has completed on the job experience/training and has an ARDMS Registry in related ultrasound specialty (echo/vascular) or is registry eligible
Must have at least one-year previous experience performing respective modality; OR must be a graduate of or within 6 months of hire date graduation from a diagnostic ultrasound program, preferably CAAHEP approved
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written / verbal)
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with hospital management, physicians and technologists
Current knowledge of technology and clinical advances related to cardia and/or vascular sonography
Working knowledge of accreditation, credentialing, and quality assurance procedures
Basic understanding of imager configuration, DICOM standards, networking and medical records
ARDMS/CCI registered or registry eligible
Must pass the registry within the first year of employment if not registered at time of hire
Maintain continuing education requirements as set forth by ARDMS, CCI, ICAVL and ICAE

Company

The Christ Hospital Health Network

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The Christ Hospital Health Network is a healthcare system that provides intensive care, wellness and speciality services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jenny Collopy
Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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