Cardiac Sonographer (PRN) - Cardiology Services

Company: Washington Regional
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job Posting: Cardiac Sonographer (PRN) Employment Type: PRN Location: Washington Regional Medical Center - Fayetteville, AR Department: Cardiology Services Shift: Shift Varies FTE: Job Number: JO-2111-44432 Date Posted: 11/3/2021 Categories: Certified Professionals Washington Regional
Washington Regional Medical Center is our regions only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work and give back to each other.Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other as we would want to be treated. Position Summary
This position is responsible for direct care of patients having cardiac and vascular ultrasound procedures. Performs a variety of technical functions that require reasonable independent judgment under minimal to no direct supervision. This position has exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, radiation, and chemicals common to an ultrasound lab and inpatient nursing areas. This position spends the minority of the time standing and walking (less than 50% of work time). Frequent lifting, pushing/pulling and carrying of up to 100 lbs. is required when positioning patients and equipment (up to 30% of work time). This position serves a variety of age groups: Adults (up to 30% of the time), geriatrics (60%), pediatrics (8%) and neonates (2%). Ability to work extended hours and days is required as well as ability to take CV ultrasound call.Licenses/Certifications Required
ARDMS and/or CCI registry is preferred. If employee is not registered, competency must be demonstrated and approved by the Medical Director of Cardiology.Specific Educational and Skill Competencies Required
Requires knowledge of cardiovascular ultrasound practices generally associated with and ultrasound lab. Preferred qualification includes 2 years of cardiac ultrasound experience. BCLS is required. Preferred qualifications include ARDCS and/or CCI registration and ACLS registration.

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