What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo/Ultrasound SS FT position at Highpoint Health – Sumner?
Responsible for performing echocardiography and ultrasound exams. Performs other diagnostic procedures dependent upon registration/certification.
Reports to: Director Diagnostic Services and Imaging Supervisor
Reviews patient history and physician orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment & exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
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Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
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Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
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Operates echocardiography equipment to perform clinical diagnostic exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
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Maintains equipment and supplies and organizes work area.
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Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
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Follows radiation safety procedures
Minimum Education
Graduate from echocardiography program or ultrasound program with echocardiography cross-training - Required
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Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
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Required Skills
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire.
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Required Skills
License:
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography(s) and/or registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). New graduates must acquire valid registration within 12 months of hire date.
Must be registered or registry eligible (registered within 1 year of employment or cross-training); Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) certification
License:
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography(s) and/or registered with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). New graduates must acquire valid registration within 12 months of hire date.
Must be registered or registry eligible (registered within 1 year of employment or cross-training); Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) certification
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Minimum Work Experience
One year experience in echocardiography - Preferred Cardiac structure and arrhythmia recognition required.
Six (6) months experience performing Ultrasound procedures
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