Conduit Health Partners ยท 3 months ago
Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist - Springfield Heart House
Conduit Health Partners is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to communities. They are seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, including Echo and Vascular exams, while ensuring patient care and comfort throughout the process.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
Participates in performance improvement projects
Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits
Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff. -high level disinfection probes per joint commission standards
Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined
Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology
Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance
May also perform other related patient care duties
Qualification
Required
Credentialed in Ultrasound technology by one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), or Sonographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (preferred, or must obtain within 2 years)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed
Explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable)
Ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services
Documents sonographer's impressions and relays findings to physician
Obtains and records images necessary to demonstrate normal and pathological findings; documents all pertinent information, e.g., lab values, patient histories; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency particularly related to patients who are: newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric as deemed necessary by designated facility
Participates in performance improvement projects
Assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits
Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff
Must use various ultrasound modalities dependent on the type of anatomy being examined
Must become proficient in recognizing cross-sectional anatomy and understanding of related technology
Demonstrates favorable guest relations and continues to promote values of the hospital in daily work performance
May also perform other related patient care duties
Preferred
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in Abdomen, Breast, Obstetrics/Gynecology
Associates, America Medical Association (AMA) allied health training program in Ultrasound
1 year experience as an Ultrasound Tech
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS)
Benefits
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
Company
Conduit Health Partners
Conduit Health Partners is a hospital and health care company. It is assisting health systems and health plans.
Funding
Current Stage
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