Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiology - Hickman Hospital - Per Diem - Variable - ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
Adrian, MI
About the Job
The Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital will give our community its first-ever wellness destination. Our families and friends will have improved access to nutrition education, exercise resources and state-of-the-art care like they never have before. We offer over 200,000 square feet and has 58 acute cate beds in our new state-of-the-art regional hospital. Our campus also features an organic farm with access to nutrition, education, and therapies. We will serve as a community hub that touches residents of all ages and promotes a higher quality of life. This is a new model of collaboration between ProMedica and the community. We are excited to set a new standard for health and wellness in Lenawee County.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to Supervisor or Manager and has no direct reports.
POSITION SUMMARY
Perform cardiac imaging and other non-invasive cardiology procedures as performed by the Metro department where assigned.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
- Performs cardiac sonographic imaging and all necessary functions required to complete the procedure for interpretation.
- Interacts with providers as necessary for completion of the procedure.
- Performs cardiac stress testing on patients with complete knowledge of different stress protocols and the computerized capabilities of the equipment used to perform the test.
- Applies and processes Holter/event monitors. Knowledge of how to correctly set up and document test.
- Performs outpatient EKGs.
- Participates in ‘on call’ rotation for echoes and TEEs after hours (as needed for inpatient facilities).
- Serves as a resource for other technologists, students, and hospital staff.
- Able to navigate and document in Electronic Medical Record.
- Accepts shifts where assigned within the Metro Region.
- Performs other duties as directed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education : Associate degree in cardiovascular technology with a focus in cardiac imaging and/or 2 years’ experience in the field of echocardiology.
- Skills : Must be able to perform a complete echocardiogram using appropriate protocol, must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to differentiate colors, tolerate exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, and operate cardiac ultrasound equipment, controls, machinery, and desk machines. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.
- Years of Experience : N/A
- License : Must be a registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or registry eligible through ARDMS or CCI. Must pass exam within one year or obtain approved extension from department leader and HR.
- Certification : Must maintain BLS certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education : Associate degree in cardiovascular technology with a focus in cardiac imaging.
- Skills : Cardiac Sonography, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, Knowledge of heart rhythms.
- Years of Experience : 2 years
- License : N/A
- Certification : N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves, gowns and masks as needed.
- Physical Demands : Must be able to move about department and between workstations. Must be able to frequently move, lift and/or carry medium weight objects and materials.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
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