Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

1 week ago

Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercyhealth Full time
Echocardiogram Technician Job Description

At Mercyhealth, we are seeking a skilled Echocardiogram Technician to join our team. As an Echocardiogram Technician, you will be responsible for performing echocardiographic examinations, using clinical judgment to determine the need for additional testing protocols. You will also be responsible for maintaining equipment and area in working condition, and assisting with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:
Performs echocardiograms per standard imaging protocol, measures per ASE standards, provides appropriate and adequate procedures accurately providing high quality safe patient care.
Actively working consistently in Adult Echo/Stress/TEE/Call Coverage which may include some pediatric
Recognizes arrhythmias and/or takes appropriate action by notifying physician if EKG reads abnormal, acute MI, complete heart block, wide QRS, tachycardia or heart rate greater than 140.
Assesses the quality of electrocardiographic and echocardiography recordings and corrects deficiencies whenever possible. If unable to correct deficiencies, documents on the graphic recording.
Provides the physician with technical comments of diagnostic findings upon completion of the echocardiogram and reviews and discusses discrepancies of technical comments.
Documents patient and procedural information in the patient medical record completely including patient history form. Makes sure all charges are complete with 98% accuracy.
Educates the patient and family (as applicable) about the procedure and documents the process in the patient record.
Responds appropriately in emergency situations.
Utilizes equipment according to established procedures and refers to manuals, as needed. Properly notifies coordinator/manager of equipment requiring repair, notifies company and processes appropriate paperwork.
Ensures inventories and medical supplies are ordered or lets appropriate staff member know when supplies are low.
Assists with the orientation of new personnel and documents on orientation record.
Assists with data collection for the SQI program.
Attends minimum 70% of dept. educational programs and 70% of staff meetings. Attends all mandatory in-services or schedules makeup sessions. Assumes personal responsibility for own continuing education in order to maintain current knowledge in area of responsibility. Takes own initiative to maintain current CPR certification.

Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent
Associate Degree and/or Bachelors Degree, from an accredited program, preferred
CPR Certification
RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) by the ARDMS Board or RCS by the CCI Board registered or registry eligible. Must obtain RCS registration in adult echo within 1 year

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

    1 month ago

    Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to join our team at Mercy Health System. As a key member of our cardiovascular imaging team, you will be responsible for performing echocardiograms and other diagnostic tests to help diagnose and treat heart disease.ResponsibilitiesPerform echocardiograms and other diagnostic tests to...

  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

    2 weeks ago

    Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to join our team at Mercy Health System. As a key member of our cardiovascular team, you will be responsible for performing echocardiographic examinations and providing high-quality patient care.ResponsibilitiesPerform echocardiograms per standard imaging protocol, measuring per ASE...

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

    4 days ago

    Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Job Summary:Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI is seeking a skilled Diagnostic Medical Sonographer to join our team. As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will be responsible for providing clinically relevant information to assist physicians with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.Key Responsibilities:Prepare exam rooms and...

  • Cardiac Catheterization Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technician to join our team at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce high-quality radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system.Assist cardiologists during diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, adhering to...

  • Cardiac Catheterization Specialist

    1 month ago

    Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cardiac Cath Lab Technician to join our team at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville, WI.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce high-quality radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system.Assist cardiologists during diagnostic cardiac...

  • Cardiac Catheterization Specialist

    5 days ago

    Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Job Summary Mercy Health System is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technician to join our team. As a key member of our cardiovascular team, you will be responsible for operating diagnostic imaging equipment to produce high-quality images of the heart and cardiovascular system.ResponsibilitiesAssist cardiologists during diagnostic cardiac catheterization...

  • Cardiac Cath Lab Technician

    2 months ago

    Janesville, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Overview Full-time / 1.0 FTE / 80 hours biweekly Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center Located in Janesville, WI Operates diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system (angiograms), during cardiac catheterization, to aid Physician in diagnostic evaluation and treatment by performing the following...

  • Cardiac Catheterization Specialist

    2 months ago

    Janesville, Wisconsin, United States Mercyhealth Full time

    Job SummaryMercyhealth is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab Technician to join our team. As a key member of our cardiovascular team, you will be responsible for operating diagnostic imaging equipment to produce high-quality radiographs of the heart and cardiovascular system.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare equipment and patients for procedures utilizing sterile...

  • Echo Tech 1

    2 months ago

    Janesville, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Overview Produces two or three dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures for use by Physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart by performing the following duties. May be required to work flexible hours. Participates in the on-call roster. Performs echocardiographic examinations, assuming...

  • Wound Care NP Program Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Janesville, United States Mercy Health System Full time

    Overview Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of systems and programs directed toward the provision of quality services for continued program accreditation. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic health care to patients under the supervision of a licensed physician, will work in collaboration with interdisciplinary system partners....