SONOGRAPHER - CARDIOLOGY - PART TIME DAYS

Company: UR Medicine Thompson Health
Location: Canandaigua
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer is an individual qualified by professional credentialing and academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. Actively supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the Health System.Required Job Specific Competencies:The cardiac sonographer will perform a variety of technical procedures in the application of high frequency ultrasound waves to patients for diagnostic purposes. Exercises a high degree of precision, skill and judgment. Has a sound knowledge of cardiology, Doppler physics/instrumentation, echocardiography, and other noninvasive diagnostic cardiac testing.Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with all health system teams and medical staff.Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff and the health system.Previous experience with various non-invasive diagnostic cardiac testing preferred.Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient. 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 each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to the care of the patient.Demonstrates computer knowledge and skills including but not limited to the various eRecord and McKesson modules involved in scheduling, ordering, resulting and charging cardiology examinations.Actively supports hospital goals and imperatives and lives the CARES values at all times.QualificationsBLSRDCS or RCS or Registry EligibleSatisfactory completion of an accredited ultrasonic training program or equivalent clinical/technical experience required.Education: 4 year college degreeExperience:Previous experience in health care setting required. Cardiac knowledge and experience preferred.Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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