Maine Staffing
Cardiac Sonographer II
Performs echocardiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of congenital heart disease according to established standards. Has the ability to recognize normal and abnormal characteristics of rare and complex congenital and acquired cardiovascular abnormalities including catheter and surgical interventions in a variety of settings. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult congenital patients in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the hospital's and department's continuous quality improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Responsibilities include: Performs echocardiographic studies within the complete spectrum of diagnoses seen in congenital and pediatric heart disease, as well as adult echocardiography, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the clinical judgment to recognize and triage an emergent situation appropriately. Demonstrates competency with all aspects of the ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates competency in cardiovascular physiology. Performs stress echocardiograms. Performs the technical components and/or assists, if necessary, with transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, pericardial taps, electrophysiology interventions, fetal echocardiography, sedated or other special procedures. Applies the use of standard precautions at all times. Provides written communication for use by the interpreting cardiologists. Serves as a resource to other sonographers and the clinic staff. Participates in lab and equipment maintenance. Participates in lab teaching, research projects, operational/departmental and quality assurance meetings. Potential participation in national conferences and IAC meetings. Responsible for miscellaneous assigned duties. Participates in the logging and billing of procedures. Transmission of patient exams and information to referral centers. Assist the pediatric cardiologists edit and prepare echocardiography examples for presentations, conferences and lectures. Assist with triaging, coordination and scheduling of echoes with emphasis on complex procedures. Enters echocardiography data in statistical spreadsheets. Assists the Technical Director and Medical Director as requested with the tracking of research/quality improvement activities. Coordinates the request of PTO with the sonographers, the lead physician and the manager. Competencies and skills: Behaves with integrity and builds trust. Cultivates respect. Exercises sound judgment and decision making. Fosters accountability. Practices compassion. Required experience: 3 years of clinical experience. Registered as a ARDMS cardiac sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography, with the equivalent of 3 years full-time pediatric clinical experience. Working conditions: Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds. Prolonged periods of standing. Prolonged periods of walking. Work with computers, typing, reading or writing. Need to travel to perform responsible duties.
Performs echocardiographic procedures to assist in the diagnosis of congenital heart disease according to established standards. Has the ability to recognize normal and abnormal characteristics of rare and complex congenital and acquired cardiovascular abnormalities including catheter and surgical interventions in a variety of settings. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult congenital patients in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the hospital's and department's continuous quality improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member. Responsibilities include: Performs echocardiographic studies within the complete spectrum of diagnoses seen in congenital and pediatric heart disease, as well as adult echocardiography, with minimal supervision. Demonstrates the clinical judgment to recognize and triage an emergent situation appropriately. Demonstrates competency with all aspects of the ultrasound equipment. Demonstrates competency in cardiovascular physiology. Performs stress echocardiograms. Performs the technical components and/or assists, if necessary, with transesophageal echocardiography, contrast echocardiography, pericardial taps, electrophysiology interventions, fetal echocardiography, sedated or other special procedures. Applies the use of standard precautions at all times. Provides written communication for use by the interpreting cardiologists. Serves as a resource to other sonographers and the clinic staff. Participates in lab and equipment maintenance. Participates in lab teaching, research projects, operational/departmental and quality assurance meetings. Potential participation in national conferences and IAC meetings. Responsible for miscellaneous assigned duties. Participates in the logging and billing of procedures. Transmission of patient exams and information to referral centers. Assist the pediatric cardiologists edit and prepare echocardiography examples for presentations, conferences and lectures. Assist with triaging, coordination and scheduling of echoes with emphasis on complex procedures. Enters echocardiography data in statistical spreadsheets. Assists the Technical Director and Medical Director as requested with the tracking of research/quality improvement activities. Coordinates the request of PTO with the sonographers, the lead physician and the manager. Competencies and skills: Behaves with integrity and builds trust. Cultivates respect. Exercises sound judgment and decision making. Fosters accountability. Practices compassion. Required experience: 3 years of clinical experience. Registered as a ARDMS cardiac sonographer in Pediatric Echocardiography, with the equivalent of 3 years full-time pediatric clinical experience. Working conditions: Lifting, moving, and loading over 50 pounds. Prolonged periods of standing. Prolonged periods of walking. Work with computers, typing, reading or writing. Need to travel to perform responsible duties.