Position Purpose
Performs ultrasound echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, TEE procedures on a scheduled or emergent basis. Assists Radiologist/Cardiologist/Physician as requested and assumes Radiology Tech/Sonographer duties as needed. Ages of patients served range in age from newborn to geriatric.
What You Will Do
Assists physician(s), cardiologist(s) and/or radiologist(s) in specialized procedures.Follows sterile procedure and can assist in monitoring HR/BP during these procedures if necessary.Utilizes critical thinking in daily and emergent assessment of proper protocols.Assesses each patient for proper prep/scanning procedure for each ordered exam.Follows protocols that have been set in place for the Ultrasound Department.Coordinates work with other sonographers and departments.Completes all required documentation accurately and thoroughly.Follows the ARDMS and/or CCI rules and regulations. Observes safety precautions when handling patients, while performing examinations and while patients are in direct contact.Demonstrates safety with chemicals when handling/disinfecting any necessary equipment.Performs visual inspection daily of all equipment to ensure its safety/cleanliness.Operates 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound unit with appropriate transducers utilized to perform and adequately ascertain the location of specified anatomical area, with demonstration on film with recordings of appropriate calculations for measurements. Demonstrates basic patient care skills. Performs echocardiographic testing procedures.Minimum Qualifications
Registered in Ultrasound Vascular and/or Registered in Cardiac Sonography or board eligible preferred.Two year approved Radiological Technology program, one year approved Radiological Technology Ultrasound program or approved hospital-based program. Board certification in vascular and/or cardiac sonography within one year of hire.Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) asRVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) orRDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer)ORRegistered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) asRCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) orRVS (Registered Vascular Specialist)ORRegistered by ARRT (American Registered Radiologic Technologist)ARRT-Vascular SonographyARRT-SonographyRegistry eligibleMust be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.Working weekend, holiday, and rotating shifts as well as on-call is required.Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.