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Job Summary
Performs all echocardiography lab exams. Provides quality patient care using lab
physiological and ultrasound equipment. Assists with clinical rotations in both
in-patient and out-patient settings as the schedule dictates and participates in
after hours and on-call services.
Essential Functions
* All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma
Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
* Performs most modalities of echocardiography (i.e. 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler, and
color flow Doppler imaging, as well as assists with qualified physician with
TEE procedures). Performs lab procedures using independent judgement during
the exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Exams must follow IAC approved scanning protocol and the Smart Protocols must
be utilized when possible. Reviews images and paperwork to ensure quality
exams are complete, thorough and prepared for review by reading physicians
* Rotates to multiple lab locations as scheduled and required by the IAC.
Participates in the daily workflow by observing the sonographer worklist to
ensure timely patient care. Schedules exams through the transport system if
applicable. Participates in the Lab after hours, on-call, weekend and holiday
schedules.
* Operates all lab testing equipment and software packages including but not
limited to ultrasound and physiological equipment, EMR and Structured
Reporting and PACS. Reports any equipment issues to the appropriate personnel
and removes equipment from service. Cleans the equipment and work areas daily
and stocks rooms with supplies and linen. Maintains up to date maintenance
logs to include the monthly cleaning log and the equipment down time log.
* Attends staff/departmental meetings and educational conferences. Participates
in discussions. Keeps abreast of changes in the field and participates in
collecting data, images and articles.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
* This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager,
director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
* Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a formal radiology or sonography
program
* Experience - One (1) year echo sonography experience performing non-invasive
cardiac ultrasound studies. Clinical rotations during a formal educational
program may be considered as experience.
In Lieu Of
* In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, five (5)
years of dedicated cardiac ultrasound experience may be considered.
* Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum
requirements listed above. Additionally, may be grandfathered from obtaining
required registration pending state and regulatory requirements.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
* ARDMS- RDCS or CCI(RCS)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of vascular anatomy and hemodynamics
* Proficient computer skills (word processing)
* Proficient in the use of telephone, printers, and fax machines.
* Medical terminology preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility
Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Department
EKG
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