Echo Cardiac Sonographer, PRN, Cardiopulmonary, EWCH, Murphy, NC at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Murphy, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Echocardiography, Patient Care, Cardiac Ultrasound, BLS Certification, Communication, Initiative, Assessment, Knowledge of Growth and Development

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: A registered Echo Cardiac Sonographer employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for performing diagnostic echocardiographic procedures, as ordered. Education: Required: Graduate of a CAAHEP or CMA approved school of ultrasound or Echo technology education program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS. Graduate of a patient-care related two-year allied health education program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS. Associates or Bachelor's Degree and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS. Preferred: N/A Experience: Required: Medical and/or hospital clinical experience. Preferred: Basic computer experience demonstrated by either 1 to 2 years work experience or college level courses. One-year hospital experience in cardiac ultrasound. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: ARDMS Registered, RDCS Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered BLS completed prior to going to department/unit and maintained going forward Preferred: N/A Department Position Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform comprehensive non-invasive cardiovascular studies for the age of patients seen in the Cardiopulmonary at Erlanger Medical Center. Ability to perform diagnostic procedures as ordered, and to assess the need for additional information as warranted by patient's condition. Responsible for completing accurate measurements and the procedure worksheet for physician to interpret the images. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with physicians, who utilize services, nursing units and with patients. Takes initiative to continuously increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease processes and new procedures as they evolve. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills review lab and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

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Responsibilities

The Echo Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic echocardiographic procedures as ordered and completing accurate measurements for physician interpretation. The role requires effective interaction with physicians, nursing units, and patients, along with continuous learning in the field.