Cardiac Sonographer II, PRN - One UMMS Staffing Center

Key Responsibility 1:

• Executes basic clinical competence in cardiac sonography, in all locations, across all patient types. Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.

Key Responsibility 2:

• Applies knowledge of cardiac sonographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

Key Responsibility 3:

• Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

Key Responsibility 4:

• Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.

Key Responsibility 5:

• Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.

Education

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Education Program

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience

Licensures/Certifications

• RDMS Certification OR CCI Certification
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Compensation:

$80/hr. Flat Rate