Job Description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This client is a locally based, nonprofit healthcare organization. Their health system includes two hospitals, a 100-provider primary and specialty care medical group, a cancer center; and a new medical fitness center.

Job Title: Cardiac Sonographer

Location: Fairfield, CA 94533

Duration: 3 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Job Duties:

• The Cardiac Sonographer is a registered cardiac ultrasound sonographer with demonstrated clinical expertise.

• The Sonographer is responsible and accountable for the delivery of all cardiology service modalities according to the Cardiovascular Medicine clinic.

• The Sonographer works collaboratively with the healthcare providers ensuring that high-quality, cost-effective care is provided to all patients under this service by acting as a clinical resource, monitoring standards of practice and patient outcomes; patient satisfaction; and adherence to departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Provides direct patient care relative to the department organizational policies and procedures, which may include but are not limited to: ECG, echocardiograms, stress echoes, ECG stress test, monitoring, vascular studies, etc.

• Documents data in the electronic record base (ex: CPACS, Cerner).

• Instructs and assists the patient in preparation for testing and/or procedures according to the needs of the patient population.

• Always maintains patient privacy.

• Continually monitors and observes the patient during testing and/or procedure and notifies the physician immediately if needed.

• Recognizes dysrhythmias and echo pathologies.

• Responsible for evaluating each study to ensure it meets required quality standards.

• Prepares reports for physicians.

• Ability to apply and discontinue Holter monitor and upload data.

• Maintains equipment as required and according to manufacturer guidelines.

• Reports equipment failure according to department policy, tagging equipment, notifying BioMed and department director and/or designee.

• Inspects and cleans equipment prior to each patient use.

• Utilizes the electronic health record for message taking, input of data for patient visit, etc. Maintains current knowledge and skill related to various ultrasound testing, procedures, etc.

• Develops Health Education material for various testing and procedures specific to ultrasound, stress test, echoes, etc.

• Coordinates scheduling of diagnostics studies.

• Communicates with the treating physician to request specific health information and/or to provide an update of a patient's health care status.

• Documents data in the electronic health record.

• Follows Infection Control guidelines and standards.

• Utilizes informed consent as needed for treatments and/or procedures.

• Utilizes the paper chart during down time procedures.

• Integrates evidence-based practice strategies to guide practice decisions and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines and standards for various ultrasound modalities used in patient testing.

• Keeps current in medical diagnostic sonography practice through continuing education pertinent to the clinical specialty and disseminates information to appropriate team members, specifically cardiology.

• Ensures that authorization is obtained prior to any ultrasound, stress test, echoes, etc.

• Participates in policy development, review, and revision specific to ultrasound.

• Communicates and collaborates with other departments to provide continuity of care across departments and disciplines.

• Presents a professional demeanor in appearance and attitude Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and reqiurement:

• Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.

• Cardiology experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• Current AHA or equivalent BLS certification required.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in ultrasound and cardiology.

• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups: Young Adult, Adult and Geriatric. Knowledge of medical terminology required, Knowledge of office equipment and basic computer skills required (fax, multi-line phone, copier/scanner).

• Knowledge of Cerner desirable. Knowledge of an electronic health record required.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory and professional standards in areas of responsibility.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

• Current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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