Cardiac Sonography Clin-CMDI

Overview

The Cardiac Sonography Technologist has vast knowledge and skills to perform Adult Echocardiograms as well as Stress Echocardiograms independent of cardiologist supervision.  Other cardiac areas of expertise are a plus including Pediatric Echo.  The employee has an advance understanding of imaging techniques, disease processes, and is able to interpret qualitative and quantitative data as it pertains to the exam.  Willingness to work independently at multiple locations and follow policies and procedures of each site.

Responsibilities Job Description

Performs Examinations

• Applies advanced understanding of imaging techniques, disease processes and application of quantitative formulas and data during procedures.
• Reexamines questionable data
• Performs exams with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images
• Completes communication of pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the exam
• Positions patient appropriately to achieve quality diagnostic images.
• Verifies patient identification and documentation
• Communicates with and educates the patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of the exam

Ensures patient date integrity

• Accurately completes computer functions; editing, billing, status changes, etc.
• Accurate digital image manipulation and archiving

Participates as an active team member

• Orients and mentors new employees
• Participates in improvement initiatives
• Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
• Cleans and maintains patient areas, supplies and equipment
• Accepts unique customer service expectations in imaging

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines

• Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to dept guidelines
• Accepts new technology as it is introduced into the work environment

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

 

 

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

 

Demonstrates Commitment to Customers

• Is aware of different customer needs/desires.
• Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity.
• Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.
• Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service.
• Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know.

Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees

• Seeks to understand and value differences between employees.
• Treats other employees with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior.
• Resolves conflict in a positive manner.
• Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup.

Demonstrates Commitment to CMDI

• Lives the values of dignity, integrity, service and compassion.
• Supports the mission/vision.
• Speaks positively about CMDI.
• Chooses to make CMDI a better place

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Fulfills all organizational requirements

• Completes all required learning relevant to the role
• Complies with all relevant laws, regulation, and policies

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

 

License/Certification/Registration

Must be eligible for registration with RDCS or RDMS

BLS

 

Preferred

 

Experience

Experience adult sonography

 

License/Certification/Registration

RDCS or RDMS certified

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status