Cardiac Sonographer per diem

** Primary City/State:
** Greeley, Colorado
** Department Name:
** Banner Staffing Services-WR
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* Work Shift:

** Day
* * Job Category:
** Clinical Care
** Estimated Pay Range:**$37.14 - $61.90 / hour, based on location, education, &  accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is looking for an experienced Cardiac Sonographer.
** In this position you may float between Banner North Colorado Medical Center Greeley and Loveland and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. Must*
* ** have a minimum of 1 year experience in Cardiac Sonography.
** As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:
* Competitive wages
* Paid orientation
* Flexible Schedules (select positions)
* Fewer Shifts Cancelled
* Weekly pay
* 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
* Employee Assistance Program
* Employee wellness program
* Discount Entertainment tickets
* Restaurant/Shopping discounts
* Auto Purchase
* Plan Registry/Per Diem positions
** do not
** have guaranteed hours and
** no
* * medical benefits package is offered.

POSITION SUMMARY This position, acting as a specialized ultrasound technologist, aids in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions in patients, playing a central role in detecting issues related to the heart, including heart malfunctions and in supporting the physicians as they develop diagnosis and treatment plans.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.  Oversees Heart Clinic echo cardiographic services, ensuring quality of performance.  Accountable for the oversight and application of scanning protocols and quality measures, following the guidelines of ASE or IAC.
2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.  Demonstrates professional behavior and conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
3. Performs high quality images and presents them for timely interpretation, ensuring accurate documentation.  Performs exams and imaging duties by providing preliminary clinical findings to the supervising physicians.  Also provides valuable and timely preliminary findings to the Cardiologists or Cardiac surgeons.
4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies.
5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.  Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.  Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel and visitors.  Adheres to safety policies.
6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice.  This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow in the department.  Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services. Performs high level disinfecting in accordance with manufacturers and regulatory policies and procedures.
8.  Functions as the clinical and technical expert in Cardiac Sonographic Imaging for the Cardiology or Cardiovascular department. May act as a clinical resource to staff and students, as well as train new staff and students in sonographic techniques, with focus on the echo cardiographic laboratory.  May provide echo cardiographic related education to Banner Health staff and cardiac sonography students.  May assess student competency and provide feedback to department leadership.
9. Ensures echocardiography functions are within compliance of professional scope of practice, accreditation and regulatory standards, Joint Commission and Title 22.  Performs other duties as assigned.

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