Job Title:CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER, LEVEL II
Job ID:2195606
Company:GHC
Location:    Danvers
Department:
ACC Cardiac Testing
Std Hrs/Wk:
30.00
Shift:    Day
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular


General Overview
The new Mass General/North Shore Center for Outpatient Care opened in the spring of 2009 in Danvers, MA.  This unique collaboration between academic medical center and community based providers sets the standard by delivering high quality, patient-centered care in a friendly, convenient and efficient manner to the northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire communities.

Advanced clinical services include an Ambulatory Surgery Center (8 ORs), Pre-Surgical Screening, comprehensive Cancer Center, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology & Vascular services, Pharmacy and Laboratory services, as well as prevention, wellness and community health education.

If you want to make a difference in people's lives and set the standard for ambulatory care, we encourage you to join our team!!!

Under general direction of the Cardiology Manager at MG/NS Center for Outpatient Care, individual performs a variety of patient contact duties related to the operations of ultrasound equipment as directed by a physician.  Explains safety protocols and routine diagnostic procedures to patients.  The individual must have the capability of performing routine diagnostic procedures with speed, method, accuracy and understanding of theory behind same.
Responsibilities
Conducts equipment system warm-up and quality assurance procedures according to established guidelines to ensure a safe and effective equipment operation.

Correctly identifies the patient by checking patients identification band or two patient identifiers against requisition prior to the start of procedure.

Correctly interprets exam requests making sure history conforms to exam requested.

Positions and instructs patients regarding the procedures.  Must be cognizant of patient's condition at all times.

Selects proper system settings for procedure.

Arranges, attaches or adjusts immobilization and supportive devices to obtain the desired ultrasound images.

Acquires and maintains knowledge of related topics to include, but not limited to ultrasound safety, universal precaution, disposal of contaminated material, proper handling of requisitions (both before and after procedure), interpersonal skills, communications and dealing with difficult situations, etc.

Maintains knowledge of the location of emergency equipment and the procedure necessary to alert the code team.

Maintains a high level of quality assurance for finished images, safe and clean working environment.

Maintains a high standard of professionalism at all times.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Perform complete echocardiographic examination independently
Able to acquire echocardiographic examination in digital format
Able to prepare a preliminary echocardiographic report
Perform dobutamine or bicycle stress echocardiograms (or beginning process)
Perform expected volume of studies on a consistent basis
Able to use a variety of ultrasound equipment
Understand the scheduling rotation matrix
Attend Wednesday conference if during a scheduled workday

Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology.

Knowledge of universal precautions.

Effective interpersonal and communications skills.

Attention to detail.

Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.

Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Ability to lift over 5 lbs.

Must be able to read and write English.

Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of patients of all age groups.  Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.


Conveys Compassion:  Demonstrates awareness and shows sensitivity to others needs. 

Respectful of Others: Considers others viewpoints and treats others with honesty, fairness and integrity. Speaks highly of the capabilities of the hospital and its staff.

Attentive to Others:  Actively looks for ways to help customers by identifying and proposing appropriate solutions and/or services.
Collaborates with Others: Maintains cooperative working relationships and builds team identity.  Promotes a friendly, cooperative climate within the department and hospital setting.

Accountable for Actions: Establishes a high degree of trust and credibility with others.  Evokes confidence in character, abilities and truthfulness.  Demonstrates efforts to succeed and excel.  Guards patient privacy

Informative: Proactively shares information with others.

Adaptable to Others:  Manages multiple demands, shifting priorities and rapid change.  Adapts plans, behavior or approaches to fit major change situations.

Acts Professionally:  Builds trust through reliability and authenticity. Demonstrates results-oriented behavior.  Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with others.

Emotionally Self-Aware:  Understands the implications of own emotions and manages appropriately.

Safety:  Is aware of and adheres to safety measures for both patient and staff.
Qualifications
Minimum 1  2 years (MGH experience with no RDCS), with advancement to this level after first evaluation and continued good performance

Minimum 2 years experience with RDCS (non-MGH training)

Minimum Associates degree or 2 year equivalent (equal or related)
BS or BA preferred
Additional education (or certification) will impact salary

Training at MGH main campus or one of its entities may be required. 

RDCS preferred; RDCS eligible
Working Environment
Ambulatory Care Setting