Locations: Mobile, Alabama
Categories: Professional
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Req ID: 22872
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards
Performs Cardiac Ultrasound, Transthoracic Echocardiography-Adult, Transthoracic Echocardiography-Pediatric, Stress Echocardiography-Exercise and Pharmacologic, Transesophageal Echocardiography procedures- Operating room, Heart Cath lab, and EP lab, High level disinfection of transesophageal probes, Vascular Ultrasound, Extracranial, Intracranial, Peripheral Arterial, Peripheral Venous, Visceral
Responsible for daily operation of the Cardiovascular department's activities ensuring the comprehensive activities involved in the area are completed in a timely manner with patient care and safety in mind
Help plan and coordinate the daily operations of the Cardiovascular department
Maintains efficient workflow while ensuring high quality imaging
Posses the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Provides thorough documentation of all procedures performed including patient demographics.
Accesses the Clinical Information System to review patient's current clinical situation and medical history prior to performing the procedure
Optimize imaging parameters and adjust techniques based on patient condition
Uses independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to diagnostic findings
Ensure accurate image acquisition and labeling in procedure clips, and structured reporting as per department protocol
Administer ultrasound contrast agents in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice
Administer agitated saline for bubble studies in accordance with facility policy and scope of practice
Recognize, demonstrate, document and communicate critical findings which may result in limb loss or patient mortality per department policy
Provides accurate preliminary reports to physicians per department protocols
Supports timely patient throughput to minimize delays in care
Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant- Toddler/Preschool School, Age/Adolescent, Reproductive Age, Post/Peri Menopausal.
Work assigned schedule including overtime and call as required
Participate in on-call coverage as required by department staffing needs
Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance following all timekeeping/clocking policies
Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person
Operates and maintains ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal image quality.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area
Cleans and monitors equipment, and reports equipment failure/problems to supervisor
Participates in departmental research projects, quality monitoring and statistical Information as assigned
Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the unit
Completes all mandatory unit, educational and hospital requirements
Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Responds to overhead pages and digital pages
Responds to electronic message system while on duty
Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical record
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned
Assists in maintaining lab accreditation and regulatory readiness
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an approved cardiac or vascular ultrasound training program from an accredited institution Required OR
2 years of cardiac or vascular ultrasound experience Required
RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Upon Hire Required and
RVT - Registered Vascular Technologist with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Upon Hire Required or
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire Required and
RVS - Registered Vascular Sonographer with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International Upon Hire Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
