The incumbent performs routine and complex echocardiography, ECG, cardiac exercise and interventional Cardiac Catheterization diagnostic procedures in accordance with departmental protocols, standards and practices under the direction of the Cardiovascular and Diagnostic Imaging Services Director and Cardiovascular Medical Director within the scope of his or her Certification encompassing Woodland Memorial Hospital and Dignity Health Medical Foundation service lines. Demonstrates competency for ... more details
Overview
Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County’s largest health care provider serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility offering the most comprehensive range of health care services in Yolo County including inpatient and outpatient surgical services family birth center/labor and delivery emergency services home health services palliative care inpatient mental health services sleep disorders center and cancer care services. With strong ties to our community we believe in providing compassionate high-quality health care to you and your family close to home. Woodland Memorial Hospital is part of Dignity Health one of the nation’s largest health care systems with a 22-state network. For more information please visit our website at www.dignityhealth.org/woodland.
Responsibilities
The incumbent performs routine and complex echocardiography, ECG, cardiac exercise and interventional Cardiac Catheterization diagnostic procedures in accordance with departmental protocols, standards and practices under the direction of the Cardiovascular and Diagnostic Imaging Services Director and Cardiovascular Medical Director within the scope of his or her Certification encompassing Woodland Memorial Hospital and Dignity Health Medical Foundation service lines. Demonstrates competency for neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
Qualifications
Education:
Technical/Vocational - College education with courses in physiology, anatomy and echocardiography; 2 years
Licensure:
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Registered Cardiac Sonographer or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 year.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
Experience:
1 year experience and/or 1 year clinical internship
Experience in echocardiographic and Doppler technology or the ability to exhibit the special skills listed. Recognizes emergency situations (including life threatening arrhythmias) and responds effectively and appropriately
Anticipates patient/unit needs during emergency/code situations without requiring direction.
Safely operates and maintains unit equipment
Operates radiographic equipment per Title 17 and licensure.
2 years experience preferred
Special Skills:
Knowledge of: EKG procedures and equipment; basic cardiac and human body anatomy and physiology; basic interpretation of cardiac rhythms, cardiac hemodynamics and basic 12-lead ECG interpretation; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; general filing procedures; typing and clerical skills; electrical safety standards; proper phone etiquette; aseptic technique; Ability to establish and maintain a good interpersonal relationship with a wide variety of hospital personnel, act courteously and with tact in dealing with patients, visitors and the public, explain procedures to patients; maintain patient confidentiality; follow established procedures; work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require; organize work assignments, maintaining accurate and complete records; maintain a high degree of accuracy and detail; calm and reassure distressed patients; work with minimal supervision; respond effectively in emergency situations; read and comprehend technical instructions; demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
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