Saint Francis Health System ยท 2 months ago
Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist- Vascular (Internal Traveler)
Yale Campus - Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSaint Francis Health System is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist specializing in vascular diagnostics. The role involves performing cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures and providing critical feedback to healthcare professionals for accurate patient diagnosis and treatment.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in the performance of advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures
Performs adequately adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures including TEE and stress echo and/or can perform either adult and/or pediatric cardiac procedures and perform peripheral vascular procedures including arterials, renals, and transcranial Doppler
Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures
Operate equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilize ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking system
Exercises appropriate judgment in notification of abnormal results to reading physician, as well as evaluating and reporting findings to the cardiologist
Assist the physician with studies and aid them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks including: Procedures in the (OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab and CAD) to include TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), SAVR (Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement), Tandem heart, Lariet procedures and pseudoaneurysm compression
Maintains proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy
Documents all procedures accurately in departmental tracking process
Documents accurately and efficiently all procedural data necessary
Processes charging and other necessary data efficiently/accurately
Documents consistently and accurately in patient chart
Collaborates in the maintenance of departmental efficiency
Anticipates needs in equipment and supplies
Uses resources wisely to assist in cost containment
Able to schedule patients in an efficient manner
Supports unit/hospital goals through QA and educational activities
Maintains current competency and registry (ARDMS or CCI) in the 2 specialty practices
Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development
Maintains compliance with mandatory unit/hospital education standards
Participates in departmental QA process and National Accreditation process
Modifies behavior/performance to meet changing hospital/departmental goals
Complies with departmental and hospital policies
Maintains clean environment
Practices infection control
Promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety
Maintains patient, employee, physician and corporate confidentiality
Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team
Qualification
Required
Must have at least 1 year of Venous Insufficiency
Graduate from an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program strongly preferred
Either a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) OR a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
0 - 6 months related experience
Ability to work independently
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills
Ability to utilize excellent communication with surgeons, physicians, and other health care staff regarding Cardiac Ultrasound results
Ability to serve in on-call rotation after regular business hours
Demonstrates correct technique, efficiency, and judgment in the performance of advanced cardiac and/or peripheral vascular procedures
Performs adequately adult and/or pediatric cardiac ultrasound procedures including TEE and stress echo and/or can perform either adult and/or pediatric cardiac procedures and perform peripheral vascular procedures including arterials, renals, and transcranial Doppler
Reviews pertinent patient data and reports before procedures
Operates equipment necessary to perform all required procedures and to obtain optimal diagnostic recording; utilizes ancillary devices such as selected transducers and digital networking system
Exercises appropriate judgment in notification of abnormal results to reading physician, as well as evaluating and reporting findings to the cardiologist
Assists the physician with studies and aids them in proceeding with complex procedures to decrease potential associated procedural risks including: Procedures in the (OR, Hybrid lab, Cath lab and CAD) to include TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), SAVR (Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement), Tandem heart, Lariet procedures and pseudoaneurysm compression
Maintains proper documentation of data according to lab, departmental, and hospital policy
Documents all procedures accurately in departmental tracking process
Documents accurately and efficiently all procedural data necessary
Processes charging and other necessary data efficiently/accurately
Documents consistently and accurately in patient chart
Collaborates in the maintenance of departmental efficiency
Anticipates needs in equipment and supplies
Uses resources wisely to assist in cost containment
Able to schedule patients in an efficient manner
Supports unit/hospital goals through QA and educational activities
Maintains current competency and registry (ARDMS or CCI) in the 2 specialty practices
Demonstrates initiative in personal/professional development
Maintains compliance with mandatory unit/hospital education standards
Participates in departmental QA process and National Accreditation process
Modifies behavior/performance to meet changing hospital/departmental goals
Complies with departmental and hospital policies
Maintains clean environment
Practices infection control
Promotes patient, visitor, and personnel safety
Maintains patient, employee, physician and corporate confidentiality
Collaborates effectively with all members of the health care team
Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only
Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise)
Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise)
Works directly with patients and/or customers
Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction
Works with other healthcare professionals and staff
Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above
Company
Saint Francis Health System
Saint Francis Health System is an integrated health system in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with an emphasis on a complete continuum of care.
10001+ employees
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Cliff Robertson MD
President and CEO
Barry Steichen, FACHE
Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
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