Job Description

Job Specifications:

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcome
  • Assess patient as appropriate for procedure and monitor patients during and after procedure
  • Performs all echo-imaging services provided in the department to demonstrate structures for interpretation and/or therapeutic interpretation
  • Performs exams using DICOM procedures and completes reporting according to CVIS workflow
  • Evaluates results of procedures and patient response and takes action accordingly
  • Performs duties and responsibilities to ensure delays are prevented and/or minimized
  • Provides safety measures for patients undergoing procedures
• Monitors quality control of equipment and participates in continuing quality improvement in the assigned division
  • Evaluates images for technical quality; assuring proper identification is recorded
  • Assumes responsibility for equipment in assigned area and reports any malfunctions
  • Participates in CQI activities and performs specific quality control duties as assigned
• Communicates patient and/or family healthcare needs to the appropriate healthcare provider
  • Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure; assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner
  • Reporting of variances or significant events and results to the appropriate caregiver
• Practices with legal, ethical, and professional boundaries
  • Maintains clinical expertise in area; demonstrates proficiency in performing skills within scope of practice
  • Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team-based behaviors
  • Shows commitment to personal and professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills
  • Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations
• Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, clinical/quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction
  • Provides assistance to team members as requested or as necessary
  • Participates on committees and/or councils as requested and/or required
  • Communicates operational issues clearly and effectively within the team and outside the team as appropriate
  • Maintains adequate supplies necessary to perform duties
  • Provides training for staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
  • Contributes to the daily operation of the division/department by performing other roles as needed
  • Completes special duties and/or projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Education: High School or Graduate Equivalent Diploma.

Licensure: Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or registry eligible and complete registry within 4 months of employment.

Experience: Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program, which includes clinical hours, or one-to-two year’s experience performing echocardiograms and registry eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Program. Associates Degree in related Healthcare field.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing echocardiograms.

Customer Service Agreement

I have read the Customer Service Agreement for providing excellent customer service and representing Memorial.

About Memorial

Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.

When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region’s most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi’s first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.

At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.

The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

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