Cardiovascular Sonographer (PRN) - Cardiology Diagnostic - Providence Hospital

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
• Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards
• Performs Cardiac Ultrasound, Transthoracic Echocardiography-Adult, Transthoracic Echocardiography-Pediatric, Stress Echocardiography-Exercise and Pharmacologic, Transesophageal Echocardiography procedures- Operating room, Heart Cath lab, and EP lab, High level disinfection of transesophageal probes, Vascular Ultrasound, Extracranial, Intracranial, Peripheral Arterial, Peripheral Venous, Visceral
• Responsible for daily operation of the Cardiovascular department's activities ensuring the comprehensive activities involved in the area are completed in a timely manner with patient care and safety in mind
• Help plan and coordinate the daily operations of the Cardiovascular department
• Maintains efficient workflow while ensuring high quality imaging
• Posses the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Provides thorough documentation of all procedures performed including patient demographics.
• Accesses the Clinical Information System to review patient's current clinical situation and medical history prior to performing the procedure
• Optimize imaging parameters and adjust techniques based on patient condition
• Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to diagnostic findings
• Ensure accurate image acquisition and labeling in procedure clips, and structured reporting as per department protocol
• Administer ultrasound contrast agents in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice
• Administer agitated saline for bubble studies in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice
• Recognize, demonstrate, document and communicate critical findings which may result in limb loss or patient mortality per department policy
• Provides accurate preliminary reports to physicians per department protocols
• Supports timely patient throughput to minimize delays in care
• Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant- Toddler/Preschool School, Age/Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal.
• Work assigned schedule including overtime and call as required
• Participate in on-call coverage as required by department staffing needs
• Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance following all timekeeping/clocking policies
• Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person
• Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal image quality.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Cleans and monitors equipment, and reports equipment failure/problems to supervisor
• Participates in departmental research projects, quality monitoring and statistical Information as assigned
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
• Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit
• Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
• Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Responds to overhead pages and digital pages
• Responds to electronic message system while on duty
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical record
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
• Assists in maintaining lab accreditation and regulatory readiness
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved cardiac or vascular ultrasound training program from an accredited institution Required OR
• 2 years of cardiac or vascular ultrasound experience Required
• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire Required and
• RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Upon Hire Required or
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire Required and
• RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.