Cardiac Sonographer PT Rotating Shift Sinai-Grace Hospital
Company: Tenet Healthcare
Location: Detroit
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary Description Under general supervision, performs
non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic evaluations including Stress
Echo, Dobutamine and 2-D Echo with Doppler and Color Flow; assists
with Transesophageal Echocardiograms under supervision of a
physician. Uses procedural data obtained and impression formed to
evaluate Cardiovascular disease both functionally and anatomically.
Conducts clinical evaluations on patients; analyzes and interprets
test results and determines if additional tests are required for
diagnostic accuracy. Performs non-invasive cardiovascular
diagnostic evaluations for anatomical and functional assessments.
Performs comprehensive cardiovascular clinical analysis including
obtaining patient history, physical examination and auscultation.
Performs qualitative and quantitative real-time 2-D Echocardiograms
with Doppler and Color Flow, Stress Echos, Dobutamine, and assists
with Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Performs quantitative and
qualitative analysis and interpretation of all graphic and video
recordings obtained. Determines whether additional procedures are
necessary based on clinical analysis performed. Selects and
performs appropriate procedure(s) and is responsible for
integrating clinical findings and testing results into an overall
diagnostic impression. Assist subordinate technical personnel as
necessary (i.e. assistant with clinical impressions and review of
diagnostic findings as necessary) and also participates in
instruction of post-graduate medical trainees in laboratory
methods, procedures analysis, and interpretive findings. Discusses
clinical and diagnostic findings with medical staff and may
occasionally communicate findings to attending and/or referring
physicians. Operates and maintains testing equipment, instruments
and supplies consistent with established standards. Performs minor
maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment. Inputs preliminary
report information into hospital computer system after physicians
initial dictation. Bills inpatient and outpatient patients for
appropriate test or procedure. May schedule inpatient for
appropriate testing procedures. May assist in determining
priorities for testing service based on analysis of referred
clinical information. Participates in Quality Improvement program.
Maintains professional knowledge base through conference attendance
and/or professional organizations. Minimum Qualifications 1.
Associate's degree in cardiovascular or applied sciences, or
equivalent, in order to be familiar with the anatomy and physiology
of the cardiovascular system and to comprehend theoretical and
conceptual bases of related testing procedures. 2. Six months
experience in Echocardiography, Phonocardiography or equivalent
related experience preferred. 3. Registered or registry-eligible as
a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or a Registered
Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing
International (CCI). ARDMS is preferred. Registry-eligible
candidates must be registered as a RDCS or RCS within 12 months of
hire. Skills Required 1. Analytical skill necessary to conduct,
evaluate and interpret various clinical examination and
non-invasive testing procedures. 2. Visual and aural acuity
necessary to analyze variations in clinical findings, monitor data
and procedure results. 3. Mechanical skills necessary to perform
minor maintenance, repair and calibration of test equipment. 4.
Interpersonal skills necessary to explain test procedures and allay
patient fears. 5. Skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation. 6. Knowledge of effects of Cardiovascular drugs and
pathologies on procedure results.
Keywords: Tenet Healthcare, Detroit , Cardiac Sonographer PT Rotating Shift Sinai-Grace Hospital, Healthcare , Detroit, Michigan
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