Performs echocardiograms and vascular studies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for own practice within legal, ethical and professional boundaries.
- Maintains clinical expertise in area; demonstrates proficiency in performing skills within scope of practice.
- Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team base behaviors.
- Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements.
- Shows commitment to personal professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills.
- Regular and timely attendance is required for this position.
- Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations.
- Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome.
- Assess patient as appropriate for procedure and monitor patients during and after procedure.
- Performs all echo/vascular imaging services provided in the department according to policy and procedure and as directed by physician to demonstrate structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic interpretation.
- Performs exams using DI COM Procedures. Completes reporting according to CVIS workflow.
- Evaluates results of procedures and patient response and takes action accordingly.
- Performs duties and responsibilities such that delays are prevented and/or minimized.
- Provides safety measures for patients undergoing procedures.
- Monitors quality control of equipment and participates in continuing quality improvement in the assigned division.
- Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
- Assumes responsibility for equipment in assigned area and reports any malfunctions.
- Participates in CQI activities. Performs specific quality control duties as assigned.
- Communicates patient/family healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare provider.
- Timely reporting of variances or significant events/results to the appropriate caregiver.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
Qualifications
Education: High School or GED; Preferred is Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program
Experience: None
Licensure: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or registry eligible and complete registry within 4 months of employment in both Echo and Vascular Imaging
