Unitypoint Health Waterloo , IA 50702
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Cardiac Sonographer II
UnityPoint Health
Shift: Weekend Package; 3 - 8 hr shifts starting 3pm Fri-7am Mon
Benefits Eligible
The Cardiac Sonographer II provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic equipment in accordance with those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and has demonstrated competency. This position requires application of clinical, cooperative, and independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to complete the variety of technical procedures.
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Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance with clinic policy and procedure for adult patients, inpatient and outpatient status.
Applies cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
Applies independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal pathologic findings.
Analyzes sonograms, processes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Prepares preliminary reports and contacts the referring physician when required, according to established protocols.
Initiate billing for testing performed.
Maintain active registry status.
Development and Patient Education
Coordinates work schedule with department lead or manager to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and the mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the care of the sonographer.
Organizes daily work schedule and performs clerical duties with accuracy. Initiate the billing exam process.
Maintain and recognize malfunctioning equipment, perform minor troubleshooting, and initiate repair service when warranted.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Participates in the laboratory accreditation process.
Participates in department quality improvement processes.
Perform other duties as requested by the Clinic Administrator to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the office.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Associates degree in Health Sciences or Radiologic Sciences.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in specialty field, i.e., vascular diagnostics or echocardiography.
Current registry in either cardiac and/or vascular sonography through the ARDMS/CCI.
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Preferred:
Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology
FTE/Hours per pay period: .6461;
Department: Other Cardio- Cardio Center;
Shift: working 24 hours--3 8HR hour shifts starting Friday 3pm-Monday 7am.;
Job ID: 148112;
Unitypoint Health