Echo Tech

05500 HC Heart Center MOB 504 Redmond Rd - Radiology

Part time

No

0

PRN

Pay Range

$34.90 - $52.35

General Summary of Duties The Cardiac Sonographer will produce detailed images of cardiac muscle and help to gauge heart function in patients, set up, monitor and adjust state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, offer positive and professional communication, protection and assistance to patients, while recording cardiac data. Qualifications: - Must be a graduate of an accredited Cardiac Sonography program. - Certified through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) Necessary Skills: - Ability to maintain a positive attitude and provide great customer service under stressful situations - Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and pleasant manner in both verbal and written form. - Ability to multi-task. - Ability to adapt quickly to change. - Ability to work both independently and with co-workers. - Ability to use and manage time efficiently. - Ability to follow the direction of supervisory personnel. Typical Job Demands Ability to work rotating 10 hour shifts. Must be flexible and willing to travel to other sites if needed Interpersonal - Requires the ability to provide great customer service to patients, patients’ families, and co-workers. - Requires good communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. - Requires the ability to quickly establish a positive and professional relationship with co-workers. - Requires the ability to follow through on requests from and commitments made to patients and co-workers. General Performance Requirements 1. Protect the confidentiality of patients, physicians, and co-workers. 2. Contribute to the overall morale of the department by being a positive and dependable team player. 3. Assist during staffing shortages by performing additional duties or working overtime as necessary. 4. Follow common safety, quality control, and biohazard waste requirements to establish a safe work environment. 5. Maintain current knowledge of and abide by the policies and procedures of the Harbin Clinic. 6. Participate in continuing education to enhance skill level. 7. Participate in activities that lead toward the established goals of the Harbin Clinic. 8. Attend all training required by Harbin Clinic (Orientation, Customer Service, OSHA, and Compliance, etc.) as directed. 9. Maintain current knowledge of all computer equipment and software applications (IDX, EMR, etc.) used at Harbin Clinic. 10. Attend departmental staff meetings and in-services. Essential Job Functions: - Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information. - Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions and providing ambulatory assistance. - Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals. - Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images. - Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms. - Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection. - Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches. - Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations. - Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements. - Prepares preliminary report and saves them to PAC system for physicians review.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program