Cardiac Sonographer Beacon Medical Group La Porte in LaPorte, Indiana at Beacon Health System

Reports to Practice Manager. Under general supervision of the BMG management and performing physicians, performs cardiac ultrasound, non-invasive diagnostic studies of the heart and/or other related studies.

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Performs cardiac echo and doppler studies by:

• Preparing the patient for testing, explaining purpose and procedure.
• Preparing the ultrasound equipment for use.
• Performing 2-D, M-Mode, and cardiac doppler, accurately measuring, and preparing study for cardiologist's review.
• Recording accurately for logging and charging purposes.
• Performing carotid doppler and LED doppler studies.

Maintains equipment and environment in the Echo Room by:

• Cleaning ultrasound equipment and maintaining an orderly work place.
• Reporting equipment malfunction to supervisor.
• Restocking supplies and delivering reports.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Assisting with conducting in-services and staff education.
• Completing other job related duties and projects as assigned or requested by supervisor.

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, continuing education in the form of college level courses and/or specialized ultrasound training program, and successful completion of a basic EKG interpretation class (within the past 2 years). A minimum of six to twelve months of experience involving health care patient contact.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires knowledge of medical terminology, cardiac anatomy, and basic computer skills.
• Requires basic EKG interpretation skills and CPR certification.
• Requires six months training to become familiar with various specialized equipment and functions.
• Demonstrates vision and color distinction necessary to perform echo and doppler testing, as well as hearing skills needed for patient evaluations.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity to manipulate ultrasound probe to provide optimal images.
• Demonstrates good decision making and patient evaluation skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to continue education outside the office site and after proficiency is proven and/or registry requirements are met achieving registry status.

Working Conditions

• Works in a patient care environment with occasional exposure to communicable diseases.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills in communicating and interacting with patients, families, physicians and staff.