Cardiac Sonographer-PRN

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2490357 Performs cardiac ultrasound examinations and all related ultrasound duties. Provides care to patients for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders. Works with patients of all ages. **** Essential Job Functions: - Maintains a high quality of patient care; positions and handles patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, courtesy, patience and safety. - Greets and introduces self to patient and describes nature and time requirements of requested exams. - Keeps room and work area neat and orderly. Maintains and rotates supplies/inventory. Keeps work area stocked. - Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for designated area/room. - Identifies problems and communicates to the imaging director; offers solutions when appropriate. - Checks the order for history/special instructions. Furnishes cardiologist or treating physician with the patient's history on worksheet or assessment sheet. Completes all paperwork where applicable. - Maintains good working relationship with radiologist-communicates/consults with radiologist regarding examinations as necessary. - Performs specific duties requested by the Radiology Managers. - Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings, staff in-service education and training programs. - Assumes responsibility for proper and efficient operation of all the echo equipment used; reports malfunctions and the need for adjustments or repairs to the service engineer. - Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs and carts onto tables/gurneys to complete exams. - Travels to other sites/locations to perform tests as scheduled. - Continuing education credits, accreditations and certifications are current at all times. - Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens. - Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies. - Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function. - Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone. **** Minimum Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited echocardiography (non-invasive cardiovascular) program. - 3-5 years of previous experience is preferred. - Knowledge of PACS is preferred. Joint Position, PRN, as needed SMH is EOE