Nebraska Methodist Health System
Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer - Cardiac Unit - Full Time - Days
Nebraska Methodist Health System, Fremont, Nebraska, us, 68026
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Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer - Cardiac Unit - Full Time - Days Join to apply for the
Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer - Cardiac Unit - Full Time - Days
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Nebraska Methodist Health System . Location: Methodist Fremont Health Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE Work Schedule: Flexible 8-hour day shift position with department coverage from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. No scheduled weekends or holidays, with call rotation every 3 to 4 weeks. Summary: Coordinates and performs all peripheral vascular and cardiac sonography procedures in the Outpatient and Hospital setting. 3-5 years of peripheral vascular study experience preferred. Location context: Nebraska Methodist Health System operates multiple facilities, with a focus on providing care and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Exam performance/quality: identifiable patient verification, patient understanding of procedures, proper positioning, adherence to guidelines and departmental protocols, exam priority handling, and critique for technical accuracy. Workflow management: review orders for clinical/demographic consistency, assist physicians and staff as needed, support department direction/workflow, monitor ongoing exams and provide status updates, relieve co-workers as necessary, be present at start of shift, ensure coverage for end of shift, consolidate images/reports/history for review, take call and coordinate inpatient flow (hospital only). Systems/Cerner: knowledge of Cerner, start and complete exams timely, monitor orders/status via Online Worklist, verify images with orders, perform PACS cleanup as needed. Department Policy/Procedures: proper patient identification, provide patient care as needed, follow department guidelines, maintain ARDMS license, follow call reports and specifications, report issues promptly and assist with resolution. Clinical Enrichment: provide on-the-job training per Methodist College standards, maintain professional relationships with students/instructors, provide leadership for students during clinical experiences. Confidentiality: HIPAA and FERPA compliant for patients, students, and coworkers. Age-specific patient care: provide appropriate care and ensure patient understanding of exams. Echo/Vascular procedures: perform per department policy and ICAEL/ICAVL governance with digital imaging; use worklist effectively to pass information to medical records; coordinate with IT for worklist issues and PACS finalization; complete competency checklists. Clinical documentation: obtain accurate patient history and indications; ensure all images and measurements support physician interpretation; manage digital image acquisition and assignment through Xcelera; ensure studies are edited and submitted within 24 hours. Patient education: educate patients prior to procedures; document patient education and outcomes; coordinate outcomes with supervisor and rounding for outcomes. Inventory and IT/Bio-Med coordination: maintain inventory, report maintenance/IT issues, coordinate with IT and Bio-Med for equipment problems. Team scheduling: participate in monthly assignments fairly; seek feedback from managers/peers. Qualifications
Education
ARDMS registered or board eligible; completion of an accredited ultrasound technical 2-year program. Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education as required by policies and external agencies as directed by Manager. Experience
Two years of clinical experience (student and/or professional) in echo/vascular required. License/Certifications
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire; required within 3 months of hire. ARDMS registered or board eligible required. RVT and/or RDCS through ARDMS required upon employment, with both required after six months of employment. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Strong communication and interaction with patients, families, hospital staff, and coworkers. Ability to organize work and multitask; computer literacy required. Physical Requirements
Medium work with lifting up to 50 pounds. Job Hazards
Not Related: chemical agents, explosives, electrical shock, radiation exposure, mechanical hazards. Rare (1-33%): biological agents; physical hazards; 1 more item for equipment-related hazards. Occasionally (34-66%): equipment/machinery/tools related risks. About Methodist
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
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Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer - Cardiac Unit - Full Time - Days Join to apply for the
Cardiac and Vascular Sonographer - Cardiac Unit - Full Time - Days
role at
Nebraska Methodist Health System . Location: Methodist Fremont Health Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE Work Schedule: Flexible 8-hour day shift position with department coverage from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. No scheduled weekends or holidays, with call rotation every 3 to 4 weeks. Summary: Coordinates and performs all peripheral vascular and cardiac sonography procedures in the Outpatient and Hospital setting. 3-5 years of peripheral vascular study experience preferred. Location context: Nebraska Methodist Health System operates multiple facilities, with a focus on providing care and a supportive work environment. Responsibilities
Essential Functions Exam performance/quality: identifiable patient verification, patient understanding of procedures, proper positioning, adherence to guidelines and departmental protocols, exam priority handling, and critique for technical accuracy. Workflow management: review orders for clinical/demographic consistency, assist physicians and staff as needed, support department direction/workflow, monitor ongoing exams and provide status updates, relieve co-workers as necessary, be present at start of shift, ensure coverage for end of shift, consolidate images/reports/history for review, take call and coordinate inpatient flow (hospital only). Systems/Cerner: knowledge of Cerner, start and complete exams timely, monitor orders/status via Online Worklist, verify images with orders, perform PACS cleanup as needed. Department Policy/Procedures: proper patient identification, provide patient care as needed, follow department guidelines, maintain ARDMS license, follow call reports and specifications, report issues promptly and assist with resolution. Clinical Enrichment: provide on-the-job training per Methodist College standards, maintain professional relationships with students/instructors, provide leadership for students during clinical experiences. Confidentiality: HIPAA and FERPA compliant for patients, students, and coworkers. Age-specific patient care: provide appropriate care and ensure patient understanding of exams. Echo/Vascular procedures: perform per department policy and ICAEL/ICAVL governance with digital imaging; use worklist effectively to pass information to medical records; coordinate with IT for worklist issues and PACS finalization; complete competency checklists. Clinical documentation: obtain accurate patient history and indications; ensure all images and measurements support physician interpretation; manage digital image acquisition and assignment through Xcelera; ensure studies are edited and submitted within 24 hours. Patient education: educate patients prior to procedures; document patient education and outcomes; coordinate outcomes with supervisor and rounding for outcomes. Inventory and IT/Bio-Med coordination: maintain inventory, report maintenance/IT issues, coordinate with IT and Bio-Med for equipment problems. Team scheduling: participate in monthly assignments fairly; seek feedback from managers/peers. Qualifications
Education
ARDMS registered or board eligible; completion of an accredited ultrasound technical 2-year program. Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education as required by policies and external agencies as directed by Manager. Experience
Two years of clinical experience (student and/or professional) in echo/vascular required. License/Certifications
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire; required within 3 months of hire. ARDMS registered or board eligible required. RVT and/or RDCS through ARDMS required upon employment, with both required after six months of employment. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Strong communication and interaction with patients, families, hospital staff, and coworkers. Ability to organize work and multitask; computer literacy required. Physical Requirements
Medium work with lifting up to 50 pounds. Job Hazards
Not Related: chemical agents, explosives, electrical shock, radiation exposure, mechanical hazards. Rare (1-33%): biological agents; physical hazards; 1 more item for equipment-related hazards. Occasionally (34-66%): equipment/machinery/tools related risks. About Methodist
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.
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