Echocardiography Advanced Coordinator
5 days ago
Atlanta
Responsibilities: JOB PURPOSE: Ensures that Piedmont Healthcare hospital echocardiography laboratories remain in compliance with all regulations and that all activities are being performed in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements. Assists with activities related to obtaining and maintaining the technical requirements of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation including maintenance of appropriate documentation. Assists with standardization and updates procedures, quality of images, competency and training of staff, quality control and quality assurance for Piedmont Healthcare hospital echocardiography laboratories. Assesses the educational needs and competencies of cardiac sonographer staff and develops, schedules, coordinates, and conducts educational programming for new and existing staff. Oversees the Residency Program. Assists with and provides clinical supervision and evaluation of patient care related to echocardiography. Available to perform inpatient and/or outpatient cardiac ultrasound testing to include 2D echo / Doppler, stress exams, and transesophageal echocardiograms as well as other duties assigned by manager or director. Provides complex technical care with the use of ultrasound technology for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and provides all necessary documentation and preliminary exam findings. Must have excellent understanding of structural heart procedures as they relate to echocardiography. Must also have full understanding of the use of 3D cardiac ultrasound. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES • Skill and competency in performing detailed cardiac ultrasound studies. - Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. - Proficient in Microsoft windows-based computer software. - Experience with electronic health records and cardiovascular PACS systems. - Ability to work as a member of a team. - Demonstrated clinical expertise and interest and ability in providing education. - Self-starter with outstanding organizational, analytical, and project management skills. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of registry approved ultrasound college according to CAAHEP. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Seven (7) years clinical experience as a registered cardiac sonographer. MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: - Registered as a Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience with the IAC accreditation process. - Experience developing and administering educational material. - Knowledge of data collection, analysis, and presentation. - Bachelor's degree in Cardiac Sonography or a healthcare related field. Advanced Cardiac Sonographer registry through CCI Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Hospital