$3,000 Sign-On Bonus!
National Jewish Health is currently seeking a full-time Cardiac Sonographer to
join our growing outpatient cardiology service. This position will have a
high level impact in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of common and
unusual cardiac and respiratory diseases. The selected candidate will work
with a team of six other full time sonographers and physicians that are
available daily for consultation.
Great Perk! This position is a Monday through Friday, day shift position.
No nights, weekend, holidays or on-call schedule!
Why National Jewish Health? Non-sectarian National Jewish Health is the
leading respiratory hospital in the nation. We are known worldwide for the
treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related
disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research.
If you believe in working for an organization where Breathing Science is
Life, we invite you to join our team!
Position Summary
Responsible and accountable for performing quality Echocardiography in
accordance with the standards set forth by the American Registry for
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the Intersocietal Accreditation
Commission (IAC). This position works within interdisciplinary teams to
provide safe and personalized care for the patient.
Essential Duties
Performs high quality echocardiograms to assist the physician in the diagnosis
of cardiac conditions in accordance with ARDMS and IAC standards.
Prepares and completes all required documentation in a thorough and accurate
manner.
Initiates times to read exams with cardiologists to elicit feedback and
quality improvement.
Performs all related responsibilities associated with Pulmonary Physiology
testing to include operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with
hospital and department safety policy and procedures.
Participates in quality improvements processes on an on-going basis and
assists with IAC compliance as directed.
Maintains continuing education requirements as outlined by the ARDMS.
Provides guidance to less experienced staff to assure high quality exams on
all patients.
Other Duties
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a
team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems
quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires
others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish
Health.
Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas
involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the
job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period
of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others;
assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing
assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than
having standards imposed.
Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive,
and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team
members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking
responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical
outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult
patient situations and regain patient confidence.
Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action
to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and
opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions;
using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing
appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available
facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None
Travel
None
Core Values
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the
Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date
annually.
Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are
valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional
and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and
procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory
agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Successful completion of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program.