About this opportunity
University of Maryland Medical System lists this Cardiac Sonographer PRN opportunity in upper falls, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Requirements
Overview
Under general supervision, performs routine and specialized cardiac sonographic procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility 1 : Executes basic clinical competence in cardiac sonography in all locations across all patient types. Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
Key Responsibility 2 : Applies knowledge of cardiac sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Appropriately performs high level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
Key Responsibility 3 : Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
Key Responsibility 4 : Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
Key Responsibility 5 : Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
Work Experience
Qualifications
Education
· Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program
Experience
· No experience necessary
Licensures/Certifications
· RDMS Certification or CCI certification
· Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Preferred
Education
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Experience
· 1+ years
Licensures/Certifications
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Worksite address
upper falls, MD, 21156, US
Who can apply
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