Cardiac Sonographer (Reg)
- Req Number: 26782
- Department: Noninvasive Cardiology
- Job Type: PRN
- Shift: Weekends
- Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue
- City, State: Ashland, KY
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JOB SUMMARY
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Produces two/three dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of the heart and related structures for use by physicians in the study and diagnosis of heart disease.
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DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Performs ultrasonic imaging and related procedures in the following area: (Doppler flow analyses of the heart for use by physicians in the study and diagnosis of heart disease).
- Overall performance of below indicated essential job duties:
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Provides health care services by utilizing high frequency sound waves for medical purposes.
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Explains procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient. Maintains patient privacy throughout exam.
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Attends all guest relations, guaranteed patient satisfaction and mandatory training programs.
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EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum requirement:
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One year certificate from a college or technical school or six months related experience or training.
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Graduate of JRCERT accredited program, ARRT certified or equivalent.
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BLS certifications required.
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ARDMS or CCI registered.
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Preferred qualifications:
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One to three years of acute care experience preferred
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Constantly works near moving mechanical parts
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Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and infection.
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Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
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Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
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Frequently required to walk and move about.
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Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
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Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
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Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
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Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
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Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
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Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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Occasionally required to position self in order to meet patient needs.
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