Copley Hospital

Not-for-profit critical access hospital care.

Cardiac Sonographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeMorristown, VT, USA$34 - $39 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate's degree in cardiovascular technology is required.
Three years of experience performing cardiovascular tests in a supervised setting is required.
Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a technician in adult echocardiography is required.
BCLS certification is required.
Eligibility for registry by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is required.

Responsibilities

Set up examination rooms and ensure equipment is ready; maintain an orderly and clean work area and follow infection-control practices.
Obtain appropriate documentation and maintain records in the Echo Lab.
Participate in echo reading sessions when available.
Explain procedures to patients and observe them to ensure safety and comfort during examinations; assist seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients with dressing and changing; coordinate with staff to provide appropriate patient care.
Request and order supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock.
Report equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Assist with quality-control and quality-assurance programs and participate in quality-control projects as needed.
Follow department and hospital protocols for use of the hospital computer system.
Perform echocardiograms according to American Heart Association guidelines.
Perform stress-test hookups, Holter monitoring, electrocardiograms, and blood-pressure measurements; assist in the clinical area when the echo schedule permits or when requested by the POD nurse.
Carry out procedures under the direction of a physician.
Observe cardiac activity and monitor test results for abnormal patterns.
Use knowledge of cardiac-function patterns to evaluate observed results.
Record findings in patients' medical records.
Provide care appropriate to patient ages from newborn through geriatric.
Make preliminary analysis and interpretation of test results for further physician study and diagnosis.
Maintain equipment in proper working order and promptly report malfunctions.

Overview

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is in search of a Cardiac Sonographer to join our team in the Cardiology Clinic. We focus on finding, treating, and preventing heart attacks, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, and diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

Our cardiology providers work with patients and their primary care physicians to ensure that patients understand their illnesses. If you would like to become a dynamic member of this caring team, reach out to us.

This is a Per Diem position (FT/PT available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Compensation: $34-39/hour.

The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors.

Responsibilities

Sets up examination rooms ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready. Maintains orderliness And cleanliness of work area. Follows infection control practices
Obtains all appropriate documentation. Maintains record keeping in Echo Lab.
Participates in the echo reading sessions when available.
Patient Care- Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during exam. Provide assistance with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured or disabled patients. Coordinates with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is provided.
Supplies-Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep Material on hand at all times.
Equipment: Reports equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff member.
Quality Assurance/Control- Assists with quality control/assurance programs. Participates in quality control projects as needed.
Computer System- Follows department and hospital protocols for use of the hospital computer system
Echocardiography - Performs the echocardiogram according to AHA guidelines.
Performs stress test hook-ups, Halter Monitors, EKG's, blood pressures. Assists in the clinical area when the echo schedule permits and/or when POD nurse requests.
Explains procedures to patient and carries out procedures under direction of physician.
Observes hear activity and monitors test results for abnormal patterns.
Uses knowledge of cardiac-function patterns to to evaluate results observed.
Records all findings and incorporates theses into patients medical records.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient ranging from newborn to geriatric.
Makes preliminary analysis and interpretation of test results for physician's further study and diagnosis.
Maintains all equipment in proper working order and reports any malfunction immediately.

Qualifications

Education Required:

Associate' s degree in cardiovascular technology.

Experience Required:

Three years experience performing cardiovascular tests in a supervised setting.

Skills Required:

Registered (or registry eligible) technician in adult echocardiography. BCLS certification.

Eligible for registry by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

About the Company

Copley Hospital

Not-for-profit critical access hospital care.

Copley Hospital is a not-for-profit critical access hospital that serves Lamoille County and north central Vermont with inpatient and outpatient medical care, including a 24-hour emergency department and the Copley Birthing Center. Care is delivered by a 75-member medical staff in a small, warm, patient-centered setting with state-of-the-art facilities. What sets Copley apart is its not-for-profit mission to treat all patients regardless of ability to pay, strong focus on patient experience, and recognition such as Hospital of the Year and top national rankings. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality medical care to the community while maintaining personalized service and continued patient satisfaction.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Morristown, VT
Founded: 1932

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