Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer for Travel Assignment in North Carolina

1 week ago

WinstonSalem, North Carolina, United States Magnet Medical Full time

Magnet Medical is seeking a highly skilled Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer to join their team for a travel assignment in the state of North Carolina.

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Echocardiogram Technologist who can work independently and as part of a team to perform high-quality echocardiograms and contribute to patient care.

About the Role

  • Specialty: Echocardiogram Technologist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities:

Pre-Procedure Preparation
  • Review Patient Information: Review patient medical history and physician orders to determine the type of echocardiogram procedure required (e.g., transthoracic, transesophageal).
  • Patient Education: Explain the echocardiogram procedure to the patient, ensuring they understand the process, its purpose, and any necessary preparations.
  • Verification: Verify patient identity and ensure informed consent is obtained before the procedure.
  • Equipment Preparation: Prepare and check the echocardiogram machine and related equipment, ensuring it is functioning correctly.
  • Patient Positioning: Position the patient appropriately for the procedure, explaining the steps to help them remain comfortable during the imaging process.
Performing Echocardiograms
  • Operate Ultrasound Equipment: Operate ultrasound equipment to obtain high-quality images of the heart's structures, including the chambers, valves, and blood vessels.
  • Capture Images: Use a handheld transducer (probe) to capture real-time images of the heart, ensuring proper positioning and technique for clear images.
  • Assess Heart Functionality: Assess the heart's functionality, including examining blood flow, valve performance, and the heart's size, shape, and movement.
  • Adjust Settings: Adjust settings on the equipment, such as depth, focus, and gain, to ensure optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis.
  • Specialized Techniques: Perform specialized techniques such as doppler imaging to assess blood flow and color flow mapping to visualize blood flow through the heart.
Patient Safety and Comfort
  • Ensure Patient Safety: Ensure the patient's safety and comfort during the procedure by explaining each step and addressing any questions or concerns.
  • Monitor Patient: Monitor the patient during the procedure for signs of discomfort, anxiety, or distress, adjusting the procedure as necessary.
  • Provide Reassurance: Provide reassurance, especially for patients who may be anxious about the procedure or have claustrophobia or discomfort.
  • Maintain Clean Environment: Maintain a sterile and clean environment in the echocardiogram room to ensure patient safety.
Image Analysis and Reporting
  • Review Images: Review images captured during the echocardiogram for quality and completeness before submitting them for analysis by the cardiologist.
  • Label Images: Ensure images are properly labeled with patient information, and follow protocols for accurate documentation.
  • Assess Image Quality: Assess the quality of images and repeat any sections as needed to ensure the best possible diagnostic information.
  • Provide Preliminary Impressions: Provide preliminary impressions to the supervising physician or cardiologist based on images, adhering to professional standards.
Post-Procedure Care
  • Assist Patient: Assist the patient after the procedure, ensuring they are stable and comfortable before leaving the imaging area.
  • Clean Equipment: Clean the equipment and patient area according to infection control protocols, ensuring all necessary disinfection is completed.
  • Provide Instructions: Provide the patient with any necessary post-procedure instructions, including follow-up care or the need for additional tests or treatment.
Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Maintain Equipment: Ensure the echocardiogram equipment is regularly maintained and properly calibrated for accurate imaging.
  • Troubleshoot Equipment: Perform minor troubleshooting of the equipment, addressing any issues that may affect image quality or performance.
  • Report Issues: Report any malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel for repair or replacement.
Documentation and Record-Keeping
  • Accurate Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient information, procedure details, and images in the electronic health record (EHR) system or other patient databases.
  • Store Images: Ensure that images and diagnostic reports are stored correctly and are accessible to cardiologists and other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Complete Patient Notes: Complete and document any required patient notes, ensuring compliance with healthcare facility standards and regulations.
Collaboration with Medical Team
  • Work with Cardiologists: Work closely with cardiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that echocardiogram results are accurately interpreted and used to guide patient care.
  • Communicate Findings: Communicate effectively with the medical team to report any findings that may require immediate attention or further investigation.
  • Support Physicians: Provide support to physicians during the echocardiogram review process, assisting in analyzing data and discussing findings as necessary.
Professional Development and Training
  • Stay Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in echocardiography techniques, equipment, and best practices through continuing education.
  • Certifications: Obtain and maintain certifications in echocardiography and cardiac sonography from recognized organizations such as ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International).
  • Mentor New Staff: Assist in the training and mentorship of new technologists, students, or interns, ensuring they are familiar with procedures, equipment, and patient care standards.

Salary and Benefits: Magnet Medical offers a competitive salary package for this role, with a base pay of $80,000 per year, plus benefits and a tax-free stipend. This is a travel assignment, and you will be working 40 hours per week, 8 hours a day.

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