Cardiac Sonographer 1 - 499889

Job Description

As a member of the health care team, performs non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing including M-mode echocardiograms, 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Sector scans, Cardiac Doppler, Colorflow Imaging, and measurement of Ejection Fraction by echocardiogram on patients who are adolescent, and adults at UTMC. Assists the physician in the performance of Transesophageal Echocardiograms. Performs Stress Exercise Echocardiograms in the Heart Station with the Stress Laboratory personnel. Maintains digital computer system.

Employee Responsibilities

All employees must adhere to the following at all times:

• Adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
• Adhere to NPSG 09.02.01 by following the Morse Fall Scale to assess all patients for their risk of falling.
• Adhere to NPSG 07.01.01 by effectively washing hands when going from one patient to the next.
• Knowable about patient safety and quality of care issues.
• Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handles incidents per institutional and/or departmental policies and procedures.
• If safety issues were identified; all issues were handled timely and appropriately.
• Department education and training focus has a direct impact on patient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions for employees.
• Attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment.
• Recognizes Frayed Cord Reports equipment dysfunction in timely manner. Make sure alternate process is in place and action is taken. Reduces adverse results or impact to patient care and the employee.
• Recognize exposure to Blood: Worked as a team to limit exposure and create a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Licensing: Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology or higher relevant degree required. Must be registered in Adult Echocardiography through ARDMS or obtain within six (6) months of hire. Computer knowledge required. AHA/CPR certification required in Basic Life Support.
• Experience: In Non-invasive Cardiology Preferred.
• Communication and other skills: Must be able to be on-call and work independently when called in. Must be able to be on-call and be in to the hospital within 1 hour when called in.

Conditions of Employment

• To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free.
• Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.
• The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.