Medical Echocardiographer

Facility: Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA is seeking a Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer?) Weekend Day Full Time (Shift Fri- Sun or Sat- Mon 6:30am-6pm )  This position will receive evening and weekend shift differentials.

The Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) functions under the direction of the Manager or Chief Technologist and is responsible for performing all cardiac imaging; which includes, if performed at your designated facility, adult, pediatric, transesophageal, and stress echocardiograms. Performs measurements and calculations according to laboratory protocol, and provides written or an oral summary of preliminary findings to the interpreting Physician is responsible for the safety and well-being of all patients in the Echo department and must possess the ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s) and health care team. The Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) may also be asked to inject/administer Ultrasound Image Enhancing Agents as well as saline bubble studies. Must be available to take calls, and work weekends and Holidays on a rotating basis if applicable.
Equipment
Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the lowest possible dose of ionizing radiation and that image quality is maintained.
Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
Reviews ultrasound images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
Ability to perform all Vascular Ultrasound exams
Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees.
Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital-wide education without prompting.
Quality Control
Consistently produces acceptable images, as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits, with a first time acceptance rate.
Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use, by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies.
Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion, prints CD’s as needed.
Follows infection control policies
Operations
Transports patients, positions patients, and helps them on and off procedure table.
Applies shielding, supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others upon request as needed and routinely as time is available, without prompting, so that all working time is used for departmental advantage.
Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel in accordance with procedure when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
Ability to push / retrieve images from the Ultrasound console to PACS.
Maintain Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards.
Graduate of a formal Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program Preferred
Reg Diag Card Sono Adult Echo - ARMDM (AE) Required
Minimum 1 year experience in echocardiography Required/Preferred

Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
Must be detail-oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift.
Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of “customers”, including but not limited to patients, families, co-workers, volunteers, and physicians throughout the work shift.
Must be compliant, with a willingness to follow all Hospital policies as well as the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards.
Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
Proficient in the performance of all aspects of vascular ultrasound.
Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.
Competent in all aspects of Cardiac Ultrasound, patient positioning, exposure factors.
Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.