Cardiac Sonographer, Part Time, Lenexa City Center

AdventHealth

  • Lenexa, KS
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
Cardiac Sonographer, Part-Time-AdventHealth Lenexa City CenterAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
  • Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019
Our promise to you:Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.Schedule: Part-TimeWe are currently conducting interviews for a May start date.Shift: Part-Time2 x 9 hour shifts/week, filling in for full-time staff.Location: AdventHealth Lenexa City Center16950 West 86th StreetLenexa, KS 66219The community you’ll be caring for:Our newest hospital in the Kansas City metro area — AdventHealth Lenexa City Center — will include around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services and inpatient beds for medical-surgical and short-stay units.The new campus will include:
  • 244,000 square feet
  • Capacity for 98 total beds (44 on opening and 54 slated for future expansion)
  • Four operating rooms (two upon opening and two slated for future dates)
For more information on our new hospital please visit:The role you’ll contribute:The Cardiac Sonographer performs non-invasive diagnostic echocardiographic procedures at a technical level that requires independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to support the physician in the diagnosis of heart disease.The value you’ll bring to the team:Treating co-workers, patients, physicians and guests with kindness, care and courtesy,
· Demonstrates professional behavior in all working relationships and responsibilities
· Supports and adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and protocols and ICAEL requirements
· Attendance patterns reflect commitment to job requirements and patient care needs.
· Maintaining confidentiality of patient and business information,
· Is flexible, adaptable and productive when requested to perform other department duties.
· The associate models positive customer service behavior.
· Demonstrates an acceptance and support of change throughout the department.
· Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis for each exam.
· Attends staff meetings to remain up to date with department/hospital policies and procedures.
· Maintains records of educational requirements for ICAEL and cardiac registry.
· Cleans and restocks echo procedure room to prepare for each patient, disinfects echo transducers, machine, and bed after each use.
· Transports patients to and from department to reduce lags in department schedule and patient wait times.
· Demonstrates competency to perform duties in a timely and efficient manner in order to meet team productivity goals.
· Demonstrates competency to perform various types of Cardiac Sonograms (Transthoracic Adult, Transesophageal, Stress Echocardiogram, Contrast Echocardiogram, and knowledge of the appropriate procedures associated and follows department procedure for exams.
· Demonstrates competency to assist physician during TEE’s, transesophageal probe (multiplane and pre and post procedure set-up), post procedure care of TEE probe (cleaning and storing) and follows department procedures for exams.
· Demonstrates understanding and competency of ultrasound physics, arrhythmia recognition, cardiac anomalies, calculations, 2D views, 3D views, M-mode views, Doppler, transducer selection.
· Demonstrates competency and explains with high level of understanding: 2-D views, M-mode views, pulsed wave Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, and color Doppler.
· Demonstrates competency and explains proper operation of: Echo machine digital capture and storage.
· Demonstrates competency in assisting of physician and/or physician extender during stress echos and follows department procedure for Stress Echo. QualificationsThe expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:· Adult EchocardiographyKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:· Pediatric EchocardiographyEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:· High School graduate· No Previous Experience is RequiredEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:· Bachelor’s Degree· 1 Years of Position-Related ExperienceLICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:· BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association· Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (New graduates have one year from date of graduation to acquire)LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:· Pediatric EchocardiographyThis facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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