Mobile Cardiac Sonographer and Echocardiographer (Burnsville, MN)
Company: DispatchHealth Management
Location: Foreston
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
How You'll Make an Impact:
Provide mobile, diagnostic echocardiographic scans for physician
diagnosis utilizing portable echocardiography equipment and
appropriate technical knowledge and skills. Echo exams may be
performed in a variety of settings, including private residences,
senior care facilities, short-term rehabilitation facilities,
specialty clinics, and correctional facilities. Eco technologist
needs to be creative to position the patient's body to capture a
clear image for the cardiologist to assess. Additional experience
in general vascular ultrasound procedures a plus.
What You'll Do:
- Travels in a company-supplied vehicle to perform
echocardiography studies for patients in a variety of service
locations in the local community.
- Follows all company policies, procedures and protocols while
performing echo exams.
- Demonstrates competence in performance of echocardiographic
studies based on established protocols and procedures.
- Performs echocardiographic studies considering the age-specific
physiological, emotional and cognitive needs of the patient
- Demonstrates understanding of cardiac disease processes in
order to obtain complete acquisition of images for clinical
diagnosis by the interpreting cardiologist
- Demonstrates safe work practices appropriate to position; i.e.,
how to report a safety hazard, proper body mechanics, or use of
personal protective equipment.
- Collects or verifies all required order documentation and
patient information prior to procedures.
- Prepares & positions patient for diagnostic imaging exams.
- Operates portable ultrasonic equipment with cardiac
capabilities at patient's bedside or other designated exam
settings.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting
physician.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification &
quality control.
- Transmits images and all required associated documentation to
cardiologist in a timely manner according to company
protocols.
- Completes all forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of
work performed according to standard protocols.
- Uploads all required documents into company systems according
to company protocols.
- Maintains equipment including cleaning and disinfecting
according to company procedures
- Takes good care of vehicle; ensures that the vehicle is well
stocked with necessary supplies prior to each shift.
- Operates and behaves in full compliance with all applicable
local, state and federal rules and regulations.
- Orients new staff and trains students, if requested.
- Assists with order taking, validation of studies, communication
with reading cardiologists, customer call-backs and other
administrative and customer support functions as directed.
- Acts professionally, and exhibits courtesy, friendliness, and a
positive attitude when interacting with co-workers, patients,
patient's family, client staff, physicians and others.
- Performs other related duties and special projects as
assigned.
What You Need:
- Adult Cardiac Sonographer with a satisfactory completion of an
accredited non-invasive cardiovascular training program, with a
focus in adult echocardiography and/or vascular ultrasound
studies
- ARDMS registered in adult echocardiography with RDCS (AE)
designation required
- Two (2) years' experience as a cardiac sonographer or vascular
tech preferred.
- Additional Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) desired.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
- Must have ability to perform quality and compete echocardiogram
studies and possess excellent organizational skills to perform in a
fast-paced environment.
- Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize daily
assignments of the job.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have a working knowledge of other departmental procedures
and equipment.
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and
verbally.
- Must demonstrate basic computer skills to perform date
entry.
Who We Are:
About DispatchHealth
At DispatchHealth, we're building the world's largest in-home care
system to deliver trusted and compassionate care to all. We offer
on-demand acute care and an advanced level of medical care for
people of all ages in the comfort of their own homes. Our emergency
medicine and internal medicine trained medical teams are equipped
with all the tools necessary to treat common to complex injuries
and illnesses. We works closely with payers, providers, health
systems, EMS, employer groups, and others to deliver care in the
home to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, hospital stays,
and readmissions. Acute Care medical teams are available seven days
a week, holidays and can be requested online or a quick phone
call.
About DispatchHealth Imaging
DispatchHealth Imaging, with the acquisition of PPX & DMI, has over
50 years of mobile imaging experience. DispatchHealth Imaging
professionals travel locally to diagnose patients in their own
homes or at a facility. As the premiere provider of portable
digital x-rays, ultrasounds, EKGs, holter monitors,
echocardiograms, and dopplers we pride ourselves on having superior
digital technology which allow for expedited care. Home health care
services are becoming increasingly common, and this is a great
opportunity to become part of one of the fastest growing mobile
imaging companies in the country.
Connect With Us:
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Keywords: DispatchHealth Management, Minneapolis , Mobile Cardiac Sonographer and Echocardiographer (Burnsville, MN), IT / Software / Systems , Foreston, Minnesota
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