Cardiac Sonographer

St. Joseph's Hospital   Syracuse, NY   Full-time
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Mission Statement:

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversees all film developing, processing and inventory. Performs quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) for all equipment
pertaining to taking, processing and viewing of cine films. Assists (with hospital Radiation Safety Officer, medical imaging and X-ray
equipment service engineers) with QC/QA testing of radiologic equipment and the surveillance of Radiation Safety precautions.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
High school diploma or general education diploma. Must fulfill one of the qualifications listed below:
Currently enrolled as a student or a graduate of a cardiovascular or allied health training program.
Two years (full-time or full-time equivalent) in the specific field of (Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Invasive
Cardiovascular Technology).
An associate degree or equivalent college hours (62 semester hours) in health science , natural science, nursing, engineering
or any primary science and one year (full time or full time equivalent in the specific field of (Non-Invasive Cardiovascular
Technology or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology).
A baccalaureate degree in health, science, natural science, and six months (full time or full time equivalent) in the specific
field of (Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology or Invasive Cardiovascular Technology).
Registry exam must be taken within six months of employment and maintain registry status. BLS/CPR certification must be obtained
within three months of employment with yearly re-certification.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of
expertise.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Skills with imaging equipment (projectors, cine processors), digital imaging and associated QC testing equipment needed. Ability to
learn biomedical electronic, radiologic imaging, computer data entry, and hemodynamic monitoring skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:
Office/Clinical setting. Exposure Class I – Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions. Intermittent
to regular exposure to unpleasant physical conditions. Regular exposure to situations that could cause moderate to serious injury or
illness. Chemical hazards-works with film processing chemicals (See Materials Safety Data Sheets). Radiation exposure when testing
equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Heavy work: pushing, pulling, walking, standing and lifting.
WORK CONTACT GROUP:
All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors and vendors, various regulatory and professional agency staff.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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St. Joseph's Hospital

Syracuse, NY