Cardiac Sonographer/Echocaridaogram (DECH/CCH)

• Credentials: Certified Sonographer - RDCS
• Education: Associates Degree required in related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years clinical experience. Preferred.
• Skills: Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology.
• Abilities: Able to perform echocardiograms independently on adult patients.
• This position will be 4-10 shifts per week split between Machias and Calais as needed.

• Consistently able to complete all testing without sacrificing quality of care provided.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and accept work that needs completing.
• Reports any incomplete work assignments so as to provide continuity of care.
• Checks and verifies physician order prior to initiation of testing.
• Properly identifies the patient as per hospital policy.
• Documents as per department policy.
• Follows standard precautions and adheres to posted cautions in all clinical situations.

• Proficient in adult echocardiograms utilizing Doppler and color flow
• Review patient history and results of prior diagnostic studies
• Records images using proper identification information
• Sends studies to interpreting Cardiologist
• Maintains positive and professional atmosphere for patients
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients
• Maintains room stock and supplies
• Reports equipment failure to Imaging Manager
• Uses patient handling equipment appropriate to the needs of the individual patient in keeping with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy.
• Seeks out needed information by staying informed and involved by attending meetings, reading memos, policies, meeting minutes, newsletters, email and other appropriate information in a timely manner.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demands
• Performs duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Complies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and department

• Maintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program.
• Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes.
• Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.

• Adheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations.
• Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of Down East Community.
• Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of Down East Community.
• Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer.
• Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.

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