Cardiac Sonographer PRN

@ University of Maryland Medical System
University of Maryland Medical Systemuniversityofmarylandmedicalsystem.com

Cardiac Sonographer PRN

Edgewood, Maryland
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

A healthcare organization seeks a cardiac sonographer to perform routine and specialized procedures, contribute to quality improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance in various clinical settings.

Requirements

  • RDMS or CCI certification
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology
  • Experience with electronic health records

Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited ultrasound program
  • No experience required (preferred 1+ years)
  • Ability to adhere to safety and compliance standards
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

*Job Requirements * *Overview * Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized cardiac sonographic procedures. Key Responsibilities

  • Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in cardiac sonography in all locations across all patient types. Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.

  • Key Responsibility 2 : Applies knowledge of cardiac sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Appropriately performs high level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.

  • Key Responsibility 3 : Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

  • Key Responsibility 4 : Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.

  • Key Responsibility 5 : Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.

*Work Experience * Qualifications Education · Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program Experience · No experience necessary Licensures/Certifications · RDMS Certification or CCI certification · Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Preferred Education · Experience · 1+ years Licensures/Certifications ·

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