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Cardiac Sonographer - Clearwater Valley Health (Orofino, ID)

• LocationOrofino, ID
• FacilityClearwater Valley Health
• DepartmentImaging Services - Radiology
• Schedule/Shift/HoursFull Time - Days
• CategoryTechnical/Professional
• Hours Per Pay Period80 = 1.0
• Req #:42183

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.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Greets and introduces self to patient and describes nature and time requirements of requested exams.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Keeps room and work area neat and orderly. Maintains and rotates supplies/inventory. Keeps work area stocked.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Organizes, plans and directs activities relating to patients and procedures for designated area/room.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Identifies problems and communicates to the imaging director; offers solutions when appropriate.

{=html} <!-- --> - - 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.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Maintains good working relationship with radiologist-communicates/consults with radiologist regarding examinations as necessary.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Performs specific duties requested by the Radiology Managers.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings, staff in-service education and training programs.

{=html} <!-- --> - - 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.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Assists in the movement of patients to and from wheelchairs and carts onto tables/gurneys to complete exams.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Travels to other sites/locations to perform tests as scheduled.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Continuing education credits, accreditations and certifications are current at all times.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.

{=html} <!-- --> - - Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.

{=html} <!-- --> - - 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.

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