About this role
Job Summary:
A registered Echo Cardiac Sonographer employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for performing diagnostic echocardiographic procedures, as ordered.
Education:
Required:
Graduate of a CAAHEP or CMA approved school of ultrasound or Echo technology education program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS.
Graduate of a patient-care related two-year allied health education program and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS.
Associates or Bachelor's Degree and considered registry eligible by the ARDMS.
Preferred:
N/A
Experience:
Required:
Medical and/or hospital clinical experience.
Preferred:
Basic computer experience demonstrated by either 1 to 2 years work experience or college level courses.
One-year hospital experience in cardiac ultrasound.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
ARDMS Registered, RDCS
Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered
BLS completed prior to going to department/unit and maintained going forward
Preferred:
N/A
Department Position Summary:
The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform comprehensive non-invasive cardiovascular studies for the age of patients seen in the Cardiopulmonary at Erlanger Medical Center. Ability to perform diagnostic procedures as ordered, and to assess the need for additional information as warranted by patient's condition. Responsible for completing accurate measurements and the procedure worksheet for physician to interpret the images. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with physicians, who utilize services, nursing units and with patients. Takes initiative to continuously increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease processes and new procedures as they evolve.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills review lab and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.
Other facts
About Erlanger Health System
Erlanger, named among "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, is a non-profit, academic teaching center affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga. Erlanger is also a Level-One Trauma Center for adults and the only provider of tertiary care services for the citizens of an entire four-state region, encompassing southeast Tennessee, north Georgia, north Alabama and western North Carolina. With a history that dates back more than a century, Erlanger is recognized as one of the nation's finest public hospitals and a leader in healthcare.
The Erlanger hospital system includes Children's Hospital at Erlanger (CHE), the only academic medical center in the tri-state region devoted solely to children and is a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center (CRPC)— the highest designation in the state for pediatrics. CHE has a full range of pediatric subspecialists, as well as a pediatrics ER, ICU, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit, providing the highest level of care in the region for premature and sick infants.
Each year, more than one million people are treated by the team of healthcare professionals who are part of Erlanger.
What you'll do
- The Echo Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for performing diagnostic echocardiographic procedures as ordered and completing accurate measurements for physician interpretation. The role requires effective interaction with physicians, nursing units, and patients, along with a commitment to continuous learning in the field.
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