Cardiac Sonographer Extern

Description

Summary:

The Cardiac Sonographer performs echocardiography, stress echoes, and assists with transesophageal echoes and dobutamine echoes on both inpatient and outpatients at Wayne UNC Health Care in an effective and efficient manner. Works under the direct supervision of a certified Cardiac Sonographer.

Responsibilities:

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   Provides general patient care during the performance of a procedure. Prepares the necessary supplies and equipment for the performance of the echocardiographic exam.

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   Evaluates patient's condition by reviewing the patient's record and documents pertinent information for the echocardiographic procedure by thoroughly explaining procedures to the patients.

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   Performs two-dimensional, M-Mode, Doppler, and color flow echocardiographic examinations and assists the cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, and Dobutamine echocardiography.

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   Analyzes and evaluates results of echocardiographic exams.

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   Ensures efficient and proper functioning of echocardiographic equipment. Takes appropriate action for equipment needing repair or maintenance.

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   Provides instructions and consultations to providers and other healthcare teammates.

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   Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.

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   Actively participates in teammate meetings and on committees as requested.

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   Participates in performance improvement activities.

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    Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.

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    Demonstrates appropriate interaction with and provides recommended care and services to all patients. Exhibits knowledge and basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, and the cultural needs of all patients.

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    Applies knowledge of principles of standard precautions. Routinely uses PPE to avoid risk of exposure to self and others.

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Other information:

Education

Must be a student in an Accredited program pursuing an Associate degree-or higher.

Licensure/Certification

• Must be a student in an Accredited program pursuing an Associate degree-or higher.

• BLS required or obtained within the 1st year.

Experience

Must be a student in 3rd or 4th semester in a Radiology/Diagnostic program

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Cardiology

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.