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TIHP Post Date: 2/2/17 Cardiac Sonographer Mary Lanning Healthcare - Hastings, NE JOB DETAILS: EDUCATION: Completion of an approved program in Sonography. EXPERIENCE: Three years experience as a Cardiac Sonographer or an equivalent combination of relevant education and / or experience preferred. CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Registered Cardiac Diagnostic Sonographer (RDCS) or registry eligible JOB SUMMARY: Coordinate and participate in a variety of duties involved in the operation and maintenance of cardiac graphic equipment to provide detailed analysis of cardiac functions in the Echocardiography Laboratory. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES: 1. Coordinate and participate in a variety of duties involved in the operation of echocardiography equipment to obtain and record two-dimensional and M-mode graphic representations of the heart utilizing high frequency sound waves to assist physician in the diagnosis of cardiac malfunctions, malformations and abnormalities. 2. Provide a preliminary diagnostic report to physician and final preliminary tracing interpretation to include an exact assessment of the size and movement of the heart chamber, movements and timing of the heart valves for echoes and measurements of heart sounds and their origin; review all Cadiac Sonographer's tracings and interpretations for accuracy and quality. 3. Record results of procedures on tape, DVD, motion picture, and still film; scan and inspect resultant picture and still film; scan and inspect resultant pictures and tracings to facilitate optimum diagnostic results. 4. Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures to include taking vital signs and measurements, positioning patients and explaining procedures; review medical histories of patients. Plan and schedule work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties. 5. Recommend and implement new procedures and techniques to improve existing dia gnostic methods and standards. 6. Maintain liaison with physicians, research personnel and staff to resolve problems and to advise concerning echocardiography procedures, techniques and equipment. 7. Confer with and provide input regarding various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions and vacation schedules. Interface with departmental personnel to solve problems concerning patient care, departmental policy and treatment procedure. 8. Assist in the performance of other cardiology related diagnostic and theraputic procedures such as but not limited to EKG, 9. Attends and participates in departmental meetings / inservices, Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital quality improvement program, etc. 10. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Type: Full-time Required education: Diploma/Certificate Required experience: Cardiac Sonographer: 1 year Required license or certification: Registered Cardiac Diagnostic Sonographer Please send resume and telephone number to: [email protected] if you qualify