Echo Tech

Description: 10/22-offer made/leaving open until the offer is acceptedType of patients on the unit: Primarily adult echo with occasional pediatric telemedSHIFT:Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PMSTART: ASAP Licenses, Registrations or CertificationsMust have one of the following certifications:Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) granted by ARDMSRegistered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) granted by CCIRegistered Vascular Sonographer granted by ARDMS or CCI, with at least two (2) years of echo experience.Current BLS certification via AHA requiredExperience2 years experience in the field of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Non-invasive procedures.Weekend RequirementWeekend is rotating every 5th weekOn Call RequirementOn call 1 week every 5th weekNurse / Patient RatioAverage 6-8 echos per dayDress CodeScrub color is galaxy blue or royal blueSummary:UnderthedirectionoftheDirectorofCardiovascularandBariatricServices,theEchocardiogramTechnicianRegisteredisresponsibleforperformingvariousnon-invasivecardiovascularproceduresandfunctions.Thetechnicianisexpectedtofunctioninanexpedientandprofessionalmannerandtodisplaypositivebehaviorwheninteractingwithpatients,familymembers,physiciansandco-workers.Responsibilities:Performsechocardiogramsasperdepartmentalpolicyandprocedureandinaprofessionalmanner:UsesAIDET;introducesself,callspatientbynameandmakescomfortablewithsurroundingsCompetentlyperformsechocardiograms,cardiacDopplerandcolorflowmappingperphysicianorderforbothoutpatientsandinpatientsofallagesUtilizessonicatedcontrastasdirectedandwithintheguidelinesoftheACCandtheASEAssistswithTransesophagealEchocardiogramsperphysicianordersPerformsstressechocardiogramsinallmodalitiesPerformsandappropriatelytransmitspediatricechocardiogramsParticipatesincallrotationtoprovide24/7coverageforechocardiographyCompletesappropriatedocumentationandchargesassociatedwiththeservicesprovidedCommunicateswithphysiciansinaprofessionalmannerregardingpatients testresults/pertinentpatientinformationPerformsothertasksasassignedbytheDirector;isabletofulfilroleofCardiovascularTechwhennecessaryMaintainsappropriateInfectionControlprocedures:Wipesmachinesdowndailyandbetweenpatientswithappropriatedisinfectant.AppropriatelycleansallleadwiresonStress/EchomachinesCompleteshighleveldisinfectionofTEEprobesaftereachuse,orarrangesforappropriatedisinfectionofTEEprobesbyotherqualifiedpersonnel.Stocksallsupplies/cleansandreadiesequipmentnecessaryforthenextday sscheduleUsesStandardPrecautionswithallpatientsPerformsclericalandadditionaltasksasassigned:Answerstelephoneinacourteousandprofessionalmanner;assistsordirectscallertotheappropriatepersonorserviceareaUsesofficeequipmentinacompetentmanner(fax,copier,printer)andisproficientinthenecessarycomputerskillstofulfillresponsibilitiesofdailyworkloadChargesforEKGs;abletoretrievereportsfromMeditechforEcho,EEGandEKGservicesandcommunicatewithphysician sofficesviatelephone/faxCompletespreliminaryechoreportwithintheMerge,orotherreporting,system.WillparticipateincontinuingeducationasrequiredRequirements:Education/SkillsEducationaltraininginNon-invasiveCardiologyareas;basicarrhythmiaandadvancedarrhythmiatrainingpreferred.Experience2years experienceinthefieldofCardiovascularUltrasoundandNon-invasiveprocedures.Licenses,RegistrationsorCertificationsMusthaveoneofthefollowingcertifications:RegisteredDiagnosticCardiacSonographer(RDCS)grantedbyARDMSRegisteredCardiacSonographer(RCS)grantedbyCCIRegisteredVascularSonographergrantedbyARDMSorCCI,withatleasttwo(2)yearsofechoexperience.Current BLS certification via

AHA requiredWorkSchedule: 8AM-5:30PMMonday-FridayWorkType:FullTime

General CommentsShift: Monday-Friday8AM-4:30PMTypeofpatientsontheunit:PrimarilyadultechowithoccasionalpediatrictelemedTemptopermisapossibility :91