Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Cardiac Sonographer
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, us, 17622
Summary0.5 FTE, with normal work hours (8am-430pm). Occasional weekends, on-call, and holidays.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs transthoracic, stress and transesophageal echocardiograms and prepares quantitative data for physician interpretation. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (0 days-12 yrs), adolescent (13-17 yrs), adult (18-64 yrs) and geriatric (> 65 yrs).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for echocardiography studies. Modalities include, but may not be limited to 2D imaging, 3D imaging, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler and strain imaging.Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for pediatric echocardiography as required.Assume "On Call" responsibilities as required.Assist the physician and nurse in performing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Operate the echo system, record and process data. Clean and care for TEE probes.Start and troubleshoot IV's.Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer agitated saline for microcavitation studies.Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer echo contrast.Possess the clinical acuity to know when to provide critical results to the ordering physician.Assist with the performance and reporting for specialty and research echocardiograms as they are presented.Assist with the transportation and prep of patients when required.Review and apply the results from other diagnostic studies that may relate to the findings of the echocardiogram.Assist with the teaching/training of students from approved institutions. Also assist with the training of new hires when requested.Monitor and record patient vital signs.Initiate CPR when necessary. Assist nurses and physicians during medical emergencies.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
Take proper care and provide basic maintenance for all equipment in the echo lab. Know when and how to contact Biomedical Engineering and IS for additional assistance when needed.Participate in the stocking of echo rooms, including: linens, IV supplies, patient care supplies, etc.Participate in general secretarial/administrative duties when required.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of accredited institution, specializing in cardiac sonography. If recent graduate, must obtain appropriate credential (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within two (2) years of employment.Registered (having appropriate credential from ARDMS and/or CCI) or registry eligible (at least 2 yrs. experience in echocardiography). If registry eligible, must obtain appropriate credential within one (1) year of employment.Graduate of accredited institution, specializing in cardiac sonography and/or one (1) year of experience in echocardiography.Or
Candidate must obtain either Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credentials from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in order to apply for the position.Must obtain Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one (1) year of being hired into new position.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years of experience in echocardiography with the appropriate credentials from ARDMS (RDCS) and/or CCI (RCS).COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION:
The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:
The position requires strong concentration skills. The individual must have the ability to voluntarily sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time as a result of an effortful and usually deliberate heightened and focused state of attention.NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY:
The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:
The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks and quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING:
The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:
The position required much autonomy of thought and problem solving. The individual must be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems. The individual must be able to think abstractly, which is manifested in the ability to form concepts, use categories, generalize from single instances, apply procedural rules and general principles, and be aware of subtle or intrinsic aspects of a problem. The development of hypothesis and potential solutions to problems involves careful interpretation, analysis and diagnosis. The individual must be able to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. The individual must be able to think creatively with a degree of inventiveness, experimentation and intuition. They must be able to deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables.TEMPERMENTS:
Creativity, feelings or ideas:
Ability to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas or facts, in terms of personal viewpoint; to use creativity, self-expression or imagination.Influencing others:
Ability to influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things; to motivate, convince or negotiate.Repetitive work:
Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.Performing under stressful conditions:
Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job; to be subject to danger or risk, or to tension, as a regular, consistent part of the job.Variety and change:
Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands or work situations.Communication:
Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.Planning and control:
Ability to identify task requirements and monitor progress toward accomplishment.Interpersonal relations:
Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive to others.EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS
Equipment/Tools:
Ultrasound system, digital workstations, hospital computers, phone system, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, video monitor, Stethoscope, BP, echo probes
Software:
Hospital information system, digital echo system, Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%
Body Position/Movement :
Sit: FrequentlyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: OccasionallyPush: FrequentlyPull: FrequentlyKneel/Squat: OccasionallyReach: FrequentlyTwist: RarelyBalance: RarelyClimb: RarelyLifting:
Degree of physical exertion is
:
Heavy,
exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Sensory Abilities specifically required:
VisionHearingPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:
Bio hazardous WasteBlood borne PathogensExtreme Noise LevelsMoving/Rotating MachineryRadioactive AgentsDisclaimer:
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Benefits At A Glance:
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHvia-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHas a result of the referral or through other means.
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs transthoracic, stress and transesophageal echocardiograms and prepares quantitative data for physician interpretation. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: pediatric (0 days-12 yrs), adolescent (13-17 yrs), adult (18-64 yrs) and geriatric (> 65 yrs).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for echocardiography studies. Modalities include, but may not be limited to 2D imaging, 3D imaging, M-mode, spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler and strain imaging.Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiography.Acquire data and report comprehensive findings for pediatric echocardiography as required.Assume "On Call" responsibilities as required.Assist the physician and nurse in performing transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Operate the echo system, record and process data. Clean and care for TEE probes.Start and troubleshoot IV's.Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer agitated saline for microcavitation studies.Possess the clinical acuity to know when and how to administer echo contrast.Possess the clinical acuity to know when to provide critical results to the ordering physician.Assist with the performance and reporting for specialty and research echocardiograms as they are presented.Assist with the transportation and prep of patients when required.Review and apply the results from other diagnostic studies that may relate to the findings of the echocardiogram.Assist with the teaching/training of students from approved institutions. Also assist with the training of new hires when requested.Monitor and record patient vital signs.Initiate CPR when necessary. Assist nurses and physicians during medical emergencies.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
Take proper care and provide basic maintenance for all equipment in the echo lab. Know when and how to contact Biomedical Engineering and IS for additional assistance when needed.Participate in the stocking of echo rooms, including: linens, IV supplies, patient care supplies, etc.Participate in general secretarial/administrative duties when required.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned.JOB REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of accredited institution, specializing in cardiac sonography. If recent graduate, must obtain appropriate credential (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and/or (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within two (2) years of employment.Registered (having appropriate credential from ARDMS and/or CCI) or registry eligible (at least 2 yrs. experience in echocardiography). If registry eligible, must obtain appropriate credential within one (1) year of employment.Graduate of accredited institution, specializing in cardiac sonography and/or one (1) year of experience in echocardiography.Or
Candidate must obtain either Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credentials from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in order to apply for the position.Must obtain Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credentials from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) within one (1) year of being hired into new position.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years of experience in echocardiography with the appropriate credentials from ARDMS (RDCS) and/or CCI (RCS).COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
ATTENTION/CONCENTRATION:
The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others:
The position requires strong concentration skills. The individual must have the ability to voluntarily sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time as a result of an effortful and usually deliberate heightened and focused state of attention.NEW LEARNING AND MEMORY:
The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material:
The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks and quickly and effectively. Job requirements change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory.PROBLEM SOLVING, REASONING AND CREATIVE THINKING:
The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought:
The position required much autonomy of thought and problem solving. The individual must be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems. The individual must be able to think abstractly, which is manifested in the ability to form concepts, use categories, generalize from single instances, apply procedural rules and general principles, and be aware of subtle or intrinsic aspects of a problem. The development of hypothesis and potential solutions to problems involves careful interpretation, analysis and diagnosis. The individual must be able to collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. The individual must be able to think creatively with a degree of inventiveness, experimentation and intuition. They must be able to deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables.TEMPERMENTS:
Creativity, feelings or ideas:
Ability to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas or facts, in terms of personal viewpoint; to use creativity, self-expression or imagination.Influencing others:
Ability to influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments about ideas or things; to motivate, convince or negotiate.Repetitive work:
Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.Performing under stressful conditions:
Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job; to be subject to danger or risk, or to tension, as a regular, consistent part of the job.Variety and change:
Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands or work situations.Communication:
Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.Planning and control:
Ability to identify task requirements and monitor progress toward accomplishment.Interpersonal relations:
Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive to others.EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS
Equipment/Tools:
Ultrasound system, digital workstations, hospital computers, phone system, blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, video monitor, Stethoscope, BP, echo probes
Software:
Hospital information system, digital echo system, Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%
Body Position/Movement :
Sit: FrequentlyStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlyBend: OccasionallyPush: FrequentlyPull: FrequentlyKneel/Squat: OccasionallyReach: FrequentlyTwist: RarelyBalance: RarelyClimb: RarelyLifting:
Degree of physical exertion is
:
Heavy,
exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Sensory Abilities specifically required:
VisionHearingPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:
Bio hazardous WasteBlood borne PathogensExtreme Noise LevelsMoving/Rotating MachineryRadioactive AgentsDisclaimer:
This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.
Benefits At A Glance:
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHis not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHvia-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTHas a result of the referral or through other means.