Department:02050 AMG North Aurora - Cardiology
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday - Friday - 10 hour shifts 6:30 - 5:00
Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for obtaining and recording accurate quality echocardiography scans and vascular studies of the heart.
- 1)Echocardiography: a. Prioritizes echo requests, able to organize workload independently. b. Obtains work assignments from computer or supervisor. c. Performs echocardiography studies including evaluating cardiac structures and identifying abnormalities as ordered by the physician for diagnosing heart ailments. d. Consults with cardiologist on echo studies discussing any questions in regard to each patient’s study as required. e. Prepares studies for physician interpretation. f. Responds to physician’s questions relating to patients, scans and digital imaging as required. g. Provides psychological support to patients by answering questions and explaining the testing process as needed. h. Provides necessary patient/family education. i. Processes echo studies in accordance with established departmental standards. Adheres to applicable clinic policies, all applicable state, federal and governing agency guidelines.
- 2)Vascular Studies: a. Assesses arterial circulation by using pulse doppler, duplex, imaging & segmental blood pressures. b. Analyzes & demonstrates hemodynamics of the carotid arteries & documents strictly per criteria and protocol. c. Recognizes and is able to demonstrate to physicians normal structures, pathology of venous & arterial systems of the abdomen. d. Accurately demonstrates pseudo aneurysms of the groin, locates the area, correctly measures & documents with doppler according to criteria & protocol. e. Assesses & accurately demonstrates for the interpreting physician hemodynamics of native arteries, surgical arterial grafts, & arterial/venous fistulas for dialysis purposes. f. Physically map out the vein saphenous or superficial system by drawing on patients leg including all tributaries & vein diameters for the purpose of surgical harvesting. g. Accurately recognizes and demonstrates deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities using all aspects of established criteria for doctor’s interpretation. h. Adheres to applicable department protocol, clinic policies, and all applicable state, federal and governing agency guidelines.
- Maintenance of departmental logs, equipment, records and exam rooms.
- 1)Maintains cleanliness of equipment and exam room and reading station.
- 2)Cleans portable and stationary equipment on an as needed basis or daily.
- 3)Changes paper in testing rooms after each exam.
- 4)Maintains proper functioning of echo/vascular ultrasound equipment and reading station systems to ensure availability of material resources.
- Able to perform other routine department diagnostic procedures as cross trained.
- 1)Capable of performing EKG’s.
- Responsible for assisting staff in office related duties, (answering phones, entering messages into Epic and rooming pt’s.)
- 1)Maintains customer focused behavior.
- Participation in departmental goal implementation and self development activities.
- 3)Participate in completion of unit tasks as delegated by manager or designee.
- 4)Participate in appropriate inservices continuing education programs and/or workshops to maintain current technological knowledge base.
- 1)Attend unit meetings and participate in goal planning.
- 2)Participate in departmental activities.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with Abdomen issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registration with OB/GYN issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Med Sonography (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Vascular Technologist (RVT) registration issued by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
- Vascular Sonography (VS) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
- Vascular Specialist (RVS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 3 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS-AE) registration with Adult Echo issued by the ARDMS needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, or
- Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) registration issued by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) needs to be obtained within 18 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Education/Experience Required:
- • Graduate of a 2 or 4 year accredited (CAAHEP) program in cardiovascular ultrasound technology or medical school graduate • Echo: 1 year experience in cardiovascular ultrasound imaging. • Vascular: 1 year experience performing carotids. Vein Mapping experience a plus. • Experience with Siemens SC2000 and Sequoia preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- • Familiar with operating echo equipment – Siemens SC2000 and Sequoia preferred. • Basic computer skills with knowledge of MS office programs. • Professional and articulate; able to communicate technically with physicians and also explain procedures simply to patients. • Good writing skills. • Good organizational skills • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work well with clinical associates and providers. • Excellent patient care skills with ability to assess, plan and intervene and evaluate the physical, emotional and education needs of patients. • Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- • Assist/support/move ambulatory patients • Physically capable and knowledge of how to position patients for exams • Ability to work flexible hours • Willingness to work overtime when needed • Work under frequent stress in sensitive clinical settings • Flexible in start and end times to accommodate patient exams.
- If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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