Waverly Health Center
Registered Cardiovascular Sonographer .8 FTE 1st shift
Waverly Health Center, Waverly, Iowa, United States, 50677
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Waverly, IAtime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR100174**FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:**0.80 / 32 / 1st Shift (United States of America)Tuesday-Friday. 1st Shift**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**Performs cardiac echocardiograms and/or other studies to provide information for use in diagnostics, as ordered by the provider.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**1.
Performs diagnostic cardiac studies:* Explains procedures to reduce anxieties and obtains patient cooperation and signatures as needed.* Obtains pertinent patient history, including medications and blood pressures.* Accepts/assesses patient condition to assure the best patient care, special requirements, and handling for the comfort, safety and benefit of the patient.* Notifies physician or registered nurse of critical values* Assists in evaluating the urgency of the patient needs when scheduling for tests.* Prepares and operates ultrasound equipment, adjusting controls as needed to obtain quality studies.* Cleans equipment and changes bedding after each procedure.2.
Patient Records and billing* Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.* May be responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10 and CPT coding principles to assure medical and other insurance coverage.
Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed medically necessary.* Performs various clerical duties, including but not limited to, scheduling patients, proofing and distributing reports, transcribing procedures in the log book, and working with the departmental statistics3.
Patient education and service:* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.* Relies extensively on the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease on the heart and blood vessels.* Provides handouts for patient education which is pertinent to their particular risk factors or disease.4.
Quality and Safety* Assures patient is safe from exposure and falls during testing.* Performs daily/monthly maintenance on equipment as needed in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.* Reports any issues with equipment to manager immediately.* Performs studies and cleans equipment appropriately in order to minimize exposure to patients, self and others.5.
Quality Assurance of department and performance improvement* Obtains reports needed for follow-up quality assurance (QA) per guidelines of accreditation.* Assists with maintaining QA logs on monthly/quarterly basis.* Assists with obtaining monthly stats.* Assists in keeping Dashboard current, participating in projects.* Works with the medical director in cardiovascular services6. Professional Development* Maintains licensure requirements, seeking opportunities for further education in the cardiovascular field.* Maintains current certification in BLS.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**Education, Experience, and Training* Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.* Must be registered as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI to perform echocardiograms.* Must have successfully completed an accredited ultrasound program or on-the-job training if not already registered or registry eligible.* Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.* Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.Physical Requirements* Sitting – Approximately 50% of shift.* Standing– Approximately 25% of shift.* Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.* Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.* Twisting –50%* Bending – Moderate.* Squat/Kneel – Approximately 10% of shift.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**1. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.2. The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.3. Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.**Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.**This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.*Patients and families choose hospitals and providers for many reasons. It’s no surprise that quality of care tops the list.What is surprising is when top-quality care is combined with convenience and comfort at the highest levels — especially in a small community.That’s an experience beyond expectations.Waverly Health Center surpasses the level of care one would expect to find in a small town. The breadth and depth of services make it convenient for you to remain close to home, avoiding the stress of traveling for your care.It all works out to a rare combination: We’re big enough to care for you, but small enough to care about you.We know you’ll be pleasantly surprised by our friendly, professional staff and comfortable setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Waverly, IAtime type:
Part timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
JR100174**FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:**0.80 / 32 / 1st Shift (United States of America)Tuesday-Friday. 1st Shift**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**Performs cardiac echocardiograms and/or other studies to provide information for use in diagnostics, as ordered by the provider.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**1.
Performs diagnostic cardiac studies:* Explains procedures to reduce anxieties and obtains patient cooperation and signatures as needed.* Obtains pertinent patient history, including medications and blood pressures.* Accepts/assesses patient condition to assure the best patient care, special requirements, and handling for the comfort, safety and benefit of the patient.* Notifies physician or registered nurse of critical values* Assists in evaluating the urgency of the patient needs when scheduling for tests.* Prepares and operates ultrasound equipment, adjusting controls as needed to obtain quality studies.* Cleans equipment and changes bedding after each procedure.2.
Patient Records and billing* Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.* May be responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10 and CPT coding principles to assure medical and other insurance coverage.
Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed medically necessary.* Performs various clerical duties, including but not limited to, scheduling patients, proofing and distributing reports, transcribing procedures in the log book, and working with the departmental statistics3.
Patient education and service:* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area.* Relies extensively on the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease on the heart and blood vessels.* Provides handouts for patient education which is pertinent to their particular risk factors or disease.4.
Quality and Safety* Assures patient is safe from exposure and falls during testing.* Performs daily/monthly maintenance on equipment as needed in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.* Reports any issues with equipment to manager immediately.* Performs studies and cleans equipment appropriately in order to minimize exposure to patients, self and others.5.
Quality Assurance of department and performance improvement* Obtains reports needed for follow-up quality assurance (QA) per guidelines of accreditation.* Assists with maintaining QA logs on monthly/quarterly basis.* Assists with obtaining monthly stats.* Assists in keeping Dashboard current, participating in projects.* Works with the medical director in cardiovascular services6. Professional Development* Maintains licensure requirements, seeking opportunities for further education in the cardiovascular field.* Maintains current certification in BLS.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**Education, Experience, and Training* Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.* Must be registered as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI to perform echocardiograms.* Must have successfully completed an accredited ultrasound program or on-the-job training if not already registered or registry eligible.* Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.* Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.Physical Requirements* Sitting – Approximately 50% of shift.* Standing– Approximately 25% of shift.* Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.* Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.* Twisting –50%* Bending – Moderate.* Squat/Kneel – Approximately 10% of shift.**WORK ENVIRONMENT**1. May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.2. The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.3. Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.**Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.
To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.**This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.*Patients and families choose hospitals and providers for many reasons. It’s no surprise that quality of care tops the list.What is surprising is when top-quality care is combined with convenience and comfort at the highest levels — especially in a small community.That’s an experience beyond expectations.Waverly Health Center surpasses the level of care one would expect to find in a small town. The breadth and depth of services make it convenient for you to remain close to home, avoiding the stress of traveling for your care.It all works out to a rare combination: We’re big enough to care for you, but small enough to care about you.We know you’ll be pleasantly surprised by our friendly, professional staff and comfortable setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr