What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technician - Cardiac Diagnostic Testing Center position at Baxter Health?
Education: Current Registry in Echocardiogram through ARDMS or CCI
Experience: Minimum one-year Echocardiogram scanning experience, clinical training will be considered. (A minimum of 200 cardiac ultrasound/doppler acquisition required to meet minimum requirements for echo responsibilities. Additional Cardiac Lab procedures would require 1-3 months additional training.)
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform all phases of cardiac echocardiography including 2-D imaging, M-Mode/measurements, standard doppler and color doppler.
Certification: BLS Certification
Other: Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and conscientious to ensure high quality work. Excellent time-management and follow-up skills to ensure work deadlines are met. Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Must be a positively contributing team player and possess willingness to be cross-trained in other functional areas. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regard to employment data, HIPAA, and departmental operations.
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment
Cardiac Diagnostic Testing Center, patient areas. Possible exposure to body fluids including respiratory droplets, sputum, blood, etc. May be exposed to infectious airborne particulates before a patient is placed in isolation. Clinic setting, within a hospital environment.
