CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHER- St. Joseph Hospital- Nashua, NH Job at St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua, NH, Nashua, NH

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  • St. Joseph Hospital - Nashua, NH
  • Nashua, NH

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Summary

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Under the direction of a physician, performs a variety of cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound procedures that require independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative in the creation of technically diagnostic exams for interpretation by a cardiologist, vascular surgeon, or radiologist.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  • Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
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  • Provides technically diagnostic quality exams for physician interpretation in a timely manner.
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  • Assists cardiologists and/or vascular surgeons or appropriate physician during invasive ultrasound procedures
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  • Maintains current NH State License and appropriate credentials.
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  • Performs quality ultrasound exams on patients in assigned area.
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  • Implements clinical protocols and policies.
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  • Reviews order requisition for pertinent information, special requests and correct procedures as ordered.
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  • Reviews physician order for procedure/test.
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  • Assists patient reception staff with patient information as needed.
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  • Performs completion of documentation on patient exams and completes all required processes to assure appropriate exam charges.
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  • Maintains medical supplies and required stock items in all rooms. Prepares and cleans patient exam rooms.
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  • Prepares all equipment necessary to perform patient exam appropriately.
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  • Other duties as consistent with this role.
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Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

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Job Knowledge and Skills

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  • Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, and families, as well as staff and physicians.
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Education and Experience

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  • Degree or certificate from a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education accredited sonography program required
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  • Certification in cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound by the ARDMS or CCI within 12 months of graduation or cross training required
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  • Basic Life Support required
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An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

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Working Conditions/Physical Demands

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Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Lifting/carrying frequently up to 35 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

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Americans with Disabilities Statement

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Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

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Standard of Business Conduct

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Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

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Covenant Health Mission Statement

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We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

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Our Core Values:

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•Compassion

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We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

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•Integrity

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We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

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•Collaboration

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We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

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•Excellence

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We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

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Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

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