Cardiovascular Sonographer 2

Requirements

• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols, isolation precautions and/or sterile techniques as evidenced by Radiologist's satisfaction.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcome, as evidence by exam results and patient satisfaction.
• Communicates effectively with ordering and/or interpreting physicians to ensure appropriate use.
• Demonstrates proper technique for injection of IV contrast, or other test-enhancing solution, under the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Standards.
• Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required supplies readily available for procedures.
• Correctly identifies patients and appropriate orders, ensuring a high degree of accuracy, as evidenced by the lack of mismatched studies.
• Maintains active credential status by complying with continual education requirements.
• Attends at least 50 percent of QA conferences.
• Demonstrates patient safety in department by use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient monitoring as demonstrated by risk management.
• Reports, documents and corrects any adverse, unsafe or unusual conditions, as evidenced by documentation in the tracking system.
• Demonstrates proper care and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment following established department policies to ensure the quality of care provided to patients.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off