What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech FT position at IA_MMC01 Mercy Medical Center - Clinton, Inc.?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire an Echo Tech. As an Echo Tech at MercyOne, you will perform ultrasound echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, TEE procedures on a scheduled or emergent basis. Assists Radiologist/Cardiologist/Physician as requested and assumes Radiology Tech/Sonographer duties as needed. Ages of patients served range in age from newborn to geriatric. Assists physician(s), cardiologist(s) and/or radiologist(s) in specialized procedures. Follows sterile procedure and can assist in monitoring HR/BP during these procedures if necessary. Utilizes critical thinking in daily and emergent assessment of proper protocols. Assesses each patient for proper prep/scanning procedure for each ordered exam. Follows protocols that have been set in place for the Ultrasound Department. Coordinates work with other sonographers and departments. Completes all required documentation accurately and thoroughly. Follows the ARDMS and/or CCI rules and regulations. Observes safety precautions when handling patients, while performing examinations and while patients are in direct contact. Demonstrates safety with chemicals when handling/disinfecting any necessary equipment. Performs visual inspection daily of all equipment to ensure its safety/cleanliness. Operates 2D, M-mode, and Doppler ultrasound unit with appropriate transducers utilized to perform and adequately ascertain the location of specified anatomical area, with demonstration on film with recordings of appropriate calculations for measurements. Demonstrates basic patient care skills. Performs echocardiographic testing procedures. Schedule: Monday – Friday days General Requirements: Registered in Ultrasound Vascular and/or Registered in Cardiac Sonography or board eligible preferred. Registered by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) as RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) OR Registered by CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) as RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) or RVS (Registered Vascular Specialist) OR Registered by ARRT (American Registered Radiologic Technologist) ARRT-Vascular Sonography ARRT-Sonography Registry eligible Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire. Working weekend, holiday, and rotating shifts as well as on-call is required. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Education: Two year approved Radiological Technology program, one year approved Radiological Technology Ultrasound program or approved hospital-based program. Board certification in vascular and/or cardiac sonography within one year of hire. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.