What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech - PRMC position at Alto Health Care Staffing?
General job duties. Types of procedures required.
Under the direction of the Director operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment and produces cardiac images
according to policy / protocol. Examinations performed include adult echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, contrast echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms and pediatric echocardiograms. Responsible for assuring a high level of quality in all exams and providing the interpreting physician with all the necessary information in order to make an accurate diagnosis. Collaborates with other departments to provide procedures in a timely and efficient manner for all involved.
Equipment utilized in the unit / dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.)
Philips IE33 and Philips Epiq. Epic EMR
Required skills and minimum years of experience.
2 years
Specific licensures and certifications / registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc)
Associates of Science degree in health care field and successful completion of a cardiac ultrasound
training program; OR successful completion of a two year Echocardiogram training program
A valid license in Cardiac Ultrasound from the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonography)
Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?).
No call or weekends unless volunteers for a shift.
Floating to other units / departments. (If so, to which units / departments?)
Will not float to any other area.
Bed size / number of rooms for this unit / dept.
Approximately 600
Dress Code :
Can wear hospital provided scrubs.
Tell us about the unit / department specific training and orientation program.
Will orient to the hospital and department. Will train in department specific processes to accompany
echo procedure, example EMR, Contrast administration.
Orientation will be Mon-Fri week 1 and Mon-Tues week 2 - 8 hour days. MANDATORY ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL 7 DAYS OF ORIENTATION.
Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or geographical laws.
