Sonographer, Registered - Cardiac Services- Non-Invasive - Part Time - Days - ProMedica Flower Hospital (FH)
Sylvania, OH
About the Job
Sign on Bonus: $5,000 with a one year commitment to the hospital for external hires
ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania’s public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as “Excellent” by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services. The campus includes our hospice facility, the Ebeid Center.
POSITION SUMMARY
Perform cardiac imaging and other non-invasive cardiology procedures as performed by the Metro department where assigned.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Performs cardiac sonographic imaging and all necessary functions required to complete the procedure for interpretation.
2. Interacts with cardiologist and physicians as necessary for completion of the procedure.
3. 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.
4. Performs holter monitors and event monitors
5. Performs outpatient EKGs.
6. Takes call for echoes and TEEs after hours (as needed for inpatient facilities).
7. Serves as a resource for other technologists, students, and hospital staff
8. Accepts shifts where assigned within the Metro Region.
9. Performs other duties as directed.
- Education: Associate degree in cardiovascular technology with a focus in cardiac imaging and/or 5 years’ experience in the field of echocardiology.
- Skills: Must be able to cope with stressful situations and handle deadlines in a demanding, fast paced medical environment. Must be competent in use of facility communication systems and equipment (e.g. phones, fax machines, etc.) Must be able to input and retrieve information from radiological or other medical equipment and computerized systems. Must be able to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries. Must communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals.
- Years of Experience: 2 years
- License: Must be registered as a diagnostic sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and must maintain active registry status. If not registered, must become registered within one year (see addendum).
- Certification: Must have CPR 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
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 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
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 positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization 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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