Cardiac Sonographer II
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 169356
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview:
Sign On Incentive of $20,000 for qualifying candidates!
The Cardiac Sonographer II provides diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic equipment in accordance with those procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for which the individual has received education and clinical experience and has demonstrated competency. This position requires application of clinical, cooperative, and independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to complete the variety of technical procedures.
Responsibilities:
Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic ultrasound examinations in accordance to clinic policy and procedure for adult patients; inpatient and outpatient status.
Applies cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
Applies independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and abnormal pathologic findings.
Analyzes sonograms, processes sonographic information and medical history and communicates findings to the appropriate physician. Prepares preliminary reports and contacts the referring physician when required, according to established protocols.
Initiate billing for testing performed.
Maintain active registry status.
Participates in the laboratory accreditation process.
Coordinates work schedule with department lead or manager to assure workload coverage.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and the mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the care of the sonographer.
Organizes daily work schedule and performs clerical duties with accuracy. Initiate the billing exam process.
Maintain and recognize malfunctioning equipment, perform minor troubleshooting, and initiate repair service when warranted.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Participates in the laboratory accreditation process.
Participates in department quality improvement processes.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited cardiac sonography program.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in Echocardiography
Current registry in cardiac sonography through the ARDMS/CCI.
BCLS
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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