This Part-time Echo Sonographer will work Dayshift, 32 hours biweekly, including weekends and on-call.

Job Summary

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Performs a variety of echo studies on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, in assessment of the heart using ultrasound and other testing equipment. Applies decision making and testing skills both independently and in collaboration with others to ensure accurate information upon which to make a diagnosis; and works closely with physicians in the diagnosis of problems.  Obtains patient history and maintains department records, performs routine maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment, keeps herself/himself current with changes and advances in their field to maintain the lab standards and their current certifications. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the testing process and equipment used. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. 
• Strong customer orientation with the ability to convey the values of the organization to everyone involved with the process.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Adult (AE) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCC) required
• Current CPR certification

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

•             _X_      Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
•             _X_      Infant (31 thru 12 months)
•             _X_      Child (13 months thru 12 years)
•             _X_      Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
•             _X_      Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
•             _X_      Geriatric (66+ years)

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status.  Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/department’s policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work – Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking.  Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition:  Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons.  The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion:  The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools.  The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task. 

Awkward Posture:  Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity.  Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress:  Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels.  For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk:   Category A – WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.
2. Emotionally demanding environment.
3. Exposure to injury from movement of heavy equipment and to hazardous materials with the use of oxygen under high pressure.