Clinical Lead-Cardiology/Neurology

Company: St. Marys Hospital (MD)
Facility: St. Marys Hospital at Leonardtown
Department: Physiology

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Physiology Services, provides leadership and guidance to the Cardiology/Neurology associates and possesses and demonstrates appropriate knowledge and technique to provide appropriate clinical care to the specific patient population.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledgeable in EEG, EKG, and Echocardiogram.
Credential technician as either EEG, EKG, or Echocardiogram technician required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership experience preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities:
If Echocardiogram Tech:
Performs echocardiograms for newborn (via telemedicine), adult and geriatric patients.
Receives physicians order for inpatient and outpatients. Reviews electronic medical record for pertinent history and documents brief history in electronic medical record for cardiologist.
Prepares patients for procedure, considering their physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Follows proper procedure for transport of patients when applicable.
Examines the heart from the appropriate echo views assessing wall motion, valve function, chamber size, and any abnormalities seen.
Recognize significant pathology, notify interpreting physician of critical results. Initiate CRRT as appropriate.
Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Notify biomed of all equipment malfunctions. Notify supervisor of equipment and malfunctions.
Maintain reports and files as required. Collect statistics as directed.
Assists with stress tests and EKGs PRN.
Takes on-call for echo services with sixty minute response time.
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