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Echo Sonographer

Henderson, North Carolina

Req ID 7460-8825 Post Date Mar. 28, 2024 CategoryTechnician FacilityMaria Parham Health
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Maria Parham Health

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. With 205 licensed beds, Maria Parham Health is equipped for every health care need one can encounter. We are fully licensed by Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, and Rated Highest In-Patient Safety from Leapfrog.

Where We Are:

Henderson offers a great outdoors, including the region’s largest lake, providing endless hours of fun boating, fishing, skiing and camping. Throw in great golfing, hunting and two fantastic recreational organizations and you may find yourself having a hard time deciding what to do next!

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off, PTO cash out, and PTO donation programs

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Robust employee recognition and awards programs

· And much more…

 

Position Summary:

The Echo Sonographer performs the daily clinical operations and a wide variety of technical procedures including, but not limited to, adult and pediatric echo, stress echo, contrast imaging, agitated saline studies, and Holter analysis. Enters exam data into CPACs system, ensures completeness of exam, and prepares exam for interpretation. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

Reports to: Director of Cardiovascular Services

 

Responsibilities of the Position:

Performs echocardiography on adults and pediatric patients in accordance with lab protocols and standard practices.

Reviews inpatient requisitions and prioritizes patient list in order of severity of illness, special procedures, special requests and equipment availability; revises patient schedule as new procedures are requested and circumstances change.

Performs required quality control checks.

Assures the procurement, storage, and routing of supplies for room operation.

Ensures reusable instruments are maintained and disinfected as required.

Reviews patient information and orders at the time of the procedure. Confirms type of exam and appropriate diagnosis; requests clarification of order if necessary; determines interpreting physician.

Downloads examination images and data into PACs system; enters findings into PACs system upon completion of exam.

Mentors and evaluates ultrasound students as required.

Communicates technical and patient care related information according to established processes and timelines.

Other tasks and duties as assigned.


Minimum Education:

High school graduate or GED equivalency is required.

Graduated from a CAAHEP approved school of ultrasound or cardiovascular technology or equivalent experience.

 

Certifications/Licenses

Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR certification within one year of hire date.

BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

 

EEOC Statement:

Maria Parham Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


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