Cardiovascular Sonographer - Mobile Heart USA Health - USA Health Physicians Group

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities

Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values

Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality

Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards

Performs Cardiac Ultrasound, Transthoracic Echocardiography-Adult, Transthoracic Echocardiography-Pediatric, Stress Echocardiography-Exercise and Pharmacologic, Transesophageal Echocardiography procedures- Operating room, Heart Cath lab, and EP lab, High level disinfection of transesophageal probes, Vascular Ultrasound, Extracranial, Intracranial, Peripheral Arterial, Peripheral Venous, Visceral

Responsible for daily operation of the Cardiovascular department's activities ensuring the comprehensive activities involved in the area are completed in a timely manner with patient care and safety in mind

Help plan and coordinate the daily operations of the Cardiovascular department

Maintains efficient workflow while ensuring high quality imaging

Posses the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Provides thorough documentation of all procedures performed including patient demographics.

Accesses the Clinical Information System to review patient's current clinical situation and medical history prior to performing the procedure

Optimize imaging parameters and adjust techniques based on patient condition

Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to diagnostic findings

Ensure accurate image acquisition and labeling in procedure clips, and structured reporting as per department protocol

Administer ultrasound contrast agents in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice

Administer agitated saline for bubble studies in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice

Recognize, demonstrate, document and communicate critical findings which may result in limb loss or patient mortality per department policy

Provides accurate preliminary reports to physicians per department protocols

Supports timely patient throughput to minimize delays in care

Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant- Toddler/Preschool School, Age/Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal.

Work assigned schedule including overtime and call as required

Participate in on-call coverage as required by department staffing needs

Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance following all timekeeping/clocking policies

Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person

Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal image quality.

Maintains a clean and orderly work area

Cleans and monitors equipment, and reports equipment failure/problems to supervisor

Participates in departmental research projects, quality monitoring and statistical Information as assigned

Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict

Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit

Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements

Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Responds to overhead pages and digital pages

Responds to electronic message system while on duty

Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical record

Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned

Assists in maintaining lab accreditation and regulatory readiness

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved cardiac or vascular ultrasound training program from an accredited institution Required OR

2 years of cardiac or vascular ultrasound experience Required

RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire Required and

RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Upon Hire Required or

RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire Required and

RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International Upon Hire Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.