Team Lead - Cardiac Sonographer - Full Time - Days
MercyOne

Job Info

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Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift

Description:

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What WE OFFER

• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Benefit Package(Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan)for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Educational assistance
• Success Sharing - a bonus when the organization meets its goals

Hours:Start times varies from 0700,0730, 0800, and 0830. 8-hour shifts. Holiday and Call- one week every seven weeks.

About the Job

• Performs all duties of a Cardiovascular Sonographer.
  
• This individual is primarily responsible for the performance of adult and pediatric echocardiograms (TTE), transesophageal echoes (TEE), stress echo and other noninvasive cardiovascular testing such as occasional EKG and holter monitors.
  
• Colleague will be responsible for using critical thinking to thoroughly assess and quantify cardiac pathology as well as independently decide when contrast is needed.
  
• Assigns patient care to staff based on the degree of supervision required and complexity and dynamics of the patient condition. Reviews and adjusts unit staffing for his/her shift based on patient census and acuity utilizing the master staffing plan. Assesses staffing needs for the upcoming shift adjusts if necessary.
  
• Supervises cardiovascular testing of the medical center patients and ensures that desired levels of performance are achieved.
  
• Identifies educational needs related to cardiovascular patients staff, and self. Facilitates clinical development of staff. Serves as a mentor and resource person for staff.
  
• Communicates in a collaborative manner with echo sonographers, nursing personnel, physicians, and other departments utilizing appropriate channels of communication. Participates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate quality patient care.
  
• Communicates and collaborates closely with the cardiologists.
  

What We Are Looking For

Education [formal]:

Graduate of an accredited cardiovascular sonography program.

Registered Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer with active registration thru American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

OR

In the event of colleague being a new graduate, colleague must be registered within 12 months of graduation per Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines.

Credentialing through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) is acceptable if applicant can demonstrate thorough knowledge and competence of cardiac pathology.

Experience:

At least two years of full-time employment in adult cardiovascular sonography preferred.

Special Skills and Competencies:

Must be able to work comfortably with patients of all ages

A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to make sound judgments independently

Neat, well-groomed appearance

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Effective time management skills.

Effective delegation skills.

Acts as a role model in delivery of quality cost-effective care.

Able to work flexible hours.

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.

Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

Required to operate Mercy vehicle, will need to have proof of and maintain valid driver's license on file with Human Resources.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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