Mercy Cedar Rapids·Baltimore, Maryland
Perform professional cardiac ultrasound and non-invasive cardiac procedures including M Mode and Doppler analysis. Collaborate with physicians to interpret results and maintain quality reports according to ICAEL standards.
External Applicants Earn up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus!
4 shifts 10 hr. days. Call rotation approx. 3 call shifts a month
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing cardiac ultrasound and other non-invasive cardiac procedures of a professional level on all patient populations serviced by the Hospital.
Job Duties
Performs complete study including M MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis
Participates in reading with physician and contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
Maintains all records and quality reports to Intersocietal Commission of Accreditation for Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) standards.
Provides high quality cardiac sonograms on a consistent basis according to department policies and procedures.
Demonstrates competency on all Echo equipment and workstations.
Performs proper computer skills to include all appropriate edits, status change and other processes necessary for test interpretation and patient changes.
Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
Troubleshoots reporting issues on Phillips workstation as necessary.
Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presenting complete information to appropriate health care provider and communicating pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient after the procedure.
Assist physician in necessary procedures involving cardiac studies and ultrasound guidance.
Organizes ICAEL meetings and education as applicable.
Meets with medical director on regular basis as applicable.
Demonstrates competency and proficiency with cardiac stress testing, all forms of EKG's, holter monitoring, event monitoring as applicable.
Fulfills call expectations per departmental requests.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.
• Demonstrated competency in the use of verbal and written medical terminology, echocardiography machine and associated modes, transducers, and computer.
1. Cardiac Sonographer (candidate can have either a or b)
a. ARDMS
i. RDCS = Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
b. CCI
i. RCS = Registered Cardiac Sonographer
2. Vascular (candidate can have either a or b)
a. ARDMS
i. RVT = Registered Vascular Tech
b. CCI
i. Registered Vascular Sonographer
3. Pediatric
a. ARDMS
i. PE = Pediatric Echocardiographer
Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.
Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Requires BLS certification and a professional certification as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS or RCS). Preference is given to candidates with an allied health program or college degree in biological sciences.
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