Cardiac Sonographer
Company: Altru Health System
Location: Fargo
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Pay Range: $33.80 $50.69Summary:The Cardiac Sonographer produces
images of heart muscle and functioning by setting-up ultrasound
equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac
data and measurements, and protecting and helping patients. This
position assists with trans esophageal cardiograms, dobutamine
stress test and other procedures as needed. The technologist
identifies pertinent clinical information and communicates this to
the physician.Essential Job Functions:* Identifies cardiac anatomy
according to age of patient, as well as, cardiac anomalies, heart
disease and pertinent clinical information and communicates this to
the cardiologist.* Assists the cardiologist with patient exams and
identifies any changes of patient clinical circumstances which may
alter the exam protocol and performance.* Performs computer
analysis and demonstrates competency in making quantitative
calculations of echo data. Reviews echocardiograms for quality and
completeness and cardiologist's preference.* Collects and reviews
all required clinical information prior to performing exams and
communicates information to the physician and co-workers, i.E.,
patient history, pertinent symptoms, etc. Assures that a written
physician order is received prior to an exam performance and
reviews charts to ensure that proper exams are performed.* Provides
education appropriate to patient procedure and within scope of
responsibility.* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to
meet the needs of the department/organization.Certifications*
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) - American
Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) - Within 18
Months of Start Date - HR Primary Sources* Sonographer - Medical
Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board Of Exam-ND - Prior to Start
Date - HR Primary Sources* Basic Life Support (BLS) - American
Heart Association (AHA) - Within 90 Days of Start Date - Learning
Management SystemEducation:* Required: Associates Cardiac
Sonographer OR Associates Related FieldWork Experience:* Preferred:
A minimum of 1 year Related ExperienceInfection and Safety
Requirements :* Demonstrates understanding and follows infection
control policies and procedures according to standard operating
procedure.* Maintains requirements for age specific competencies
for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of
growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide
patient/customer care/services.* Demonstrates knowledge and
understanding of and compliance with:* All pertinent safety, health
and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.* Working
safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.*
The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of
unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety
violations to the Leader.* The use of all safety equipment and
personal protective equipment.Physical Demands :* Sit: Frequently
(34-66%)* Stand: Frequently (34-66%)* Walk: Frequently (34-66%)*
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)* Reach: Frequently (34-66%)* Crawl:
Not Applicable* Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)* Twist:
Frequently (34-66%)* Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)*
See: Continuously (67-100%)* Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight
Demands:* Lift Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)* Carry:
Medium (20-40 pounds)* Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)*
Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)Working Conditions:* Indoor:
Continuously (67-100%)* Outdoor: Not Applicable* Extreme
Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:*
Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main
responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.*
Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving,
but drive daily or almost daily.* Occasional Drivers: Persons who
drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.*
Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to
drive.Driving Requirement for this position: Infrequent
DriverReference ID: R814Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $33.80 $50.69
per hourWork Location: One location
Keywords: Altru Health System, Fargo , Cardiac Sonographer, Healthcare , Fargo, North Dakota
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