What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Sonographer- Cardiac Testing position at COPC Brand?
Central Ohio Primary Care is seeking an Echo Sonographer for our Cardiac Testing office located in Columbus, OH. This position is part of a collaborative team used to evaluate the cardiovascular health of COPC patients and to ensure high quality of patient care, along with RNs, physicians, exercise physiologists and nuclear technologists. The Echo Sonographer performs diagnostic non-invasive cardiac ultrasound procedures, including resting echos and stress echos, with or without the Definity image enhancer. Responsibilities include maintaining and updating all documentation relative to the study and updating electronic health records accordingly. This position is a contingent, as needed, position working primarily evenings and weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain the patient’s medical history to gather information prior to exam. Explain examination process to the patient.
- Perform resting echo and stress echo examinations per department accreditation and cardiologist guidelines. Explain examination process to the patient. Responsible for set up of equipment.
- Analyze and report on cardiac exam results.
- Enter test data into reading system for Cardiologist to review (Fuji for Ohio Health and McKesson for Mt Carmel).
- Implement safety standards and quality control procedures.
- Participate in life saving measures when necessary.
- Assist in office responsibilities such as answering the phone and completing patient charts.
- Participate in reviews required for the department ICAEL accreditation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Licensures & Certifications
- Required: Graduate of an Accredited Ultrasound Program which includes Echocardiography
- Preferred: 3-5 years of previous healthcare experience
- Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI as an RCS)
- Required: BLS certification
B. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical background; experience in other cardiac testing facility preferred
- Computer literate, especially with Electronic Health Systems
- Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to cope well with change
- Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate and innovative
- Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
- Must exhibit strong customer service skills
- Ability to work on a team and display a positive attitude
- Ability to identify, document, resolve and/or escalate issues
- Ability to lead by example
- Ability to multi-task, adapts quickly to a changing environment, and demonstrates independent and collaborative judgment
