Cardiac ECHO Sonographer

Required Behaviors:

• As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered ARDMS or CCI Echocardiography registry

• BLS Certification

• ACLS Certification (required within 6 months of transfer/hire)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Echocardiography:

• The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac ultrasound exams

• They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology

• They will understand the essentials of ultrasound physics and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data

Stress Testing:

• The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac stress exams

• They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology

• They will understand the essentials of EKG interpretation and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data

• They will able to identify and troubleshoot suboptimal EKG tracings

• They will be able to identify potentially life threatening arrhythmias and implement appropriate interventions

• They will coordinate the stress test with other team members

• The Sonographer will provide pre and post procedural teaching and instructions

EKG/Holter Monitoring:

• The Sonographer will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate EKGS and holter tests

• They will have a thorough knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation

• They will be able to recognize and troubleshoot common artifacts

• They will be able to recognize hemodynamically significant arrhythmias (critical values)

Documentation:

• The Sonographer is responsible for completing all required charting and billing documentation in a timely basis

Quality Improvement:

• The Sonographer will assist with the identification, resolution, and tracking of quality improvement initiatives

Patient Teaching:

• The Sonographer is responsible for providing patient and family education in an understandable and compassionate manner

Infection Control:

• The Sonographer is responsible for following all required infection control practices and guidelines and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the patient care area and equipment

Staff/Client Relationships:

• The Sonographer will include the patient and family whenever possible

• The Sonographer will contribute to the growth of the department in a solution oriented constructive problem solving approach

• The Sonographer will advocate and protect patient rights

• The Sonographer will respect and adapt for cultural diversity

• The the/therapist will interact professionally with coworkers and promote interdepartmental teamwork

• Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work:

Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship

• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:

• Recognize that potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or hazardous materials, noxious/irritating fumes, long hours, and unforeseen conditions that might generate stress may be encountered

• Recognize that physical demands such as extensive walking, standing, lifting, positioning, pushing, and or transferring of patients may be required

• Correctible visual and auditory acuity is required to ensure patient safety

San Juan Regional Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.