Echo Sonographer PRN Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Echo Sonographer PRN works closely with cardiologists to perform cardiac ultrasound procedures, maintaining care standards for various age groups. Qualifications include operating sonographic equipment effectively, communicating diagnostic information, and following departmental procedures. Responsibilities include adaptability, attendance, communication, cooperation, job knowledge, judgment, problem solving, quality, quantity, concentration, and supervision. Candidates must be ARDMS or RCS registered, have clinical experience, and be CPR certified. The role requires physical and mental demands such as good eye/hand coordination, lifting and standing, and analyzing data.
Job Description
Job Description:
Overview:
Works closely with the cardiologist to perform cardiacultrasound procedures at the technical level, contributing to theefficient operation of the department and promoting the philosophy,to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care. Maintains thestandard of care delivered to infants, toddlers, preschool andschool age children, adolescents, adults andgeriatrics.
Qualifications:
Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures inaccordance with department standards and procedures.
Plans dailyschedules for inpatients and outpatients.
Performs examinations onER patients as requested.
Selects and operates appropriate equipmentfor each exam.
Prepares patients for examinations; explainsprocedures.
Records clinical history, BP’s, and technologistimpressions on CPACS/worksheets.
Works with Cardiologists andordering physicians to provide appropriate patient care.
Maintainsdaily logbook.
Follows appropriate protocols.
Adheres to all safetyprecautions including patient safety, infectious control, universalprecautions, and ergonomics.
Maintains or is actively pursuing ARDMSor RCS registration; remains current regarding developing trends infield of cardiac ultrasound.
Maintains clean, neat and orderly workarea; maintains appropriate supply levels.
Assists with maintenanceon equipment.
Reports problems.
Demonstrates cross-sectional anatomyand pathology on routine procedures.
Performs other duties asassigned. Is authorized to access contrast media ifregistered.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative ofthe knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability toeffectively operate sonographic equipment.
Ability to integratesonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records,and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.
Ability to useindependent judgment.
Ability to evaluate, synthesize, andcommunicate diagnostic information to the attendingphysician.
Ability to communicate effectively with the patient andthe health care team, recognizing the special nature of sonographicexaminations and patient’s needs.
Ability to establish and maintaineffective working relationships with the public and the health careteam.
Ability to follow established departmental procedures.
Abilityto work efficiently and cope with emergencysituations.
Responsibilities:
In addition to the Essential Functionsand Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully anindividual must also possess the following General SkillRequirements.
Adaptability•Adapts to changes in the workenvironment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism andfeedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressureand on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime,unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerousdistractions.
Attendance and Punctuality•Schedules time off inadvance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines;Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives atmeetings and appointments on time.
Communications•Expresses ideasand thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in writtenform; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps othersadequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communicationmethods.
Cooperation•Establishes and maintains effectiverelations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positiveoutlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support toco-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works activelyto resolve conflicts.
Job Knowledge•Competent in required jobskills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply newskills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimalsupervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others;Uses resources effectively.
Judgment•displays willingness to makedecisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports andexplains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people indecision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to workwith and maintain confidential information.
Problem solving•Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzesinformation skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolvesproblems in early stages; Works well in group problem solvingsituations.
Quality•Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve andpromote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitorsown work to ensure quality.
Quantity•Meets productivity standards;Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity;Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
Concentration•Maintainsattention to detail over extended period of time; continually awareof variations in changing situations.
Supervision•ability toperform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability toassign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate otheremployees.
Education, Experience, and/or Other RequirementsMust beARDMS or RCS registered or be actively pursuing registration. Oneyear of clinical experience in a progressive Ultrasound Departmentor Ultrasound Training Program that meets with the ARDMSrequirements for registry eligibility is required. Prefer previousexperience as a Registered ARRT Technologist. Must have a validdriver’s license in order to drive to outreach sites and screeningevents. Must be CPR certified.
Environmental FactorsThis position isperformed within an environment of daily exposure to hazardous orpotentially injurious elements or conditions.
Physical DemandsThephysical demands described are representative of those that must bemet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof this job.
Good eye/hand coordination, good vision andhearing.
Ability to reach different table levels for scanningpurposes.
Ability to assist average sized person (150 pounds) to andfrom x-ray table, etc., in normal course of work. Upon occasionmust be able to support average person for approximately twominutes.
While performing the duties of the job the employee isregularly required to stand for 30-minute intervals for 70% of theday.
The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pullat least 5 to 50 pounds.
Ability to attend to visual details.
Abilityto make precise arm/hand positions movements where strength andspeed are minimized.
Ability to communicate orally and inwriting.
Ability to receive and comprehend written and oralcommunications.
Mental DemandsAnalyze information or data.
Plansequence of operations or actions.
Independent judgment, ingenuity,and initiative to produce accurate diagnostic images.
Ability toadjust to performing routine and repetitive tasks without specificsupervision. Ability to concentrate on fine detail with constantinterruptions and attend to tasks for 45-60 minutes at atime.
Ability to understand and relate to the concepts behindspecific ideas and remember multiple tasks given to self and othersover long periods of time.
Ability to communicate verbally, usingadvanced level of vocabulary.
