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St. Joseph's Hospital Cardiovascular Sonographer (JR23-18393) in Buckhannon, West Virginia
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Performs full range of diagnostic ultrasound imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care with support the Heart and Vascular Institute's mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School diploma or EquivalentOR Graduateof an accredited Medical sonography program 2. Certification intwoof the following: Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) Of the two certifications, one must be invascularand one must be in cardiac. 3. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. EXPERIENCE: 1. Five years of experience in Cardiac and Vascular Sonography
COREDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
- Promotes and contributes positively to intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships with no more than two valid complaints in a six-month period.
- Oversees dailywork flowand problem solving in designated specialized modality.
- Maintains the expertise in their designated modality and provides orientation to new staff members.
- Supports Cardiovascular staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building by displaying a professional attitude and demeanor.
- In conjunction with Supervisor and Manager, functions as a liaison with other departments to coordinate services.
- Assists with quality assurance functions.
- Monitors inventory of medical supplies to ensure no interruption of patient care.
- Provides direct feedback to Supervisor/Manager regarding technologist performance.
- Troubleshoots equipment issues and contacts appropriate Biomedical Engineers. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
- Supports development of protocols with Supervisor/Manager/Cardiologist/Vascular Surgeons.
- Participates in Human Resource functions related to interviewing,selectionand retention of staff.
- Ensures consistent practice of quality imaging among all shifts and individuals.
- Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce sonography medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the equality of standards of the department as identified through... For full info follow application link.
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