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Imaging Specialist- ECHO
$20,000 SIGN ON BONUS
Cardiology
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Under supervision, responsible for the performance of cardiac ultrasound procedures in the impatient and outpatient environment. Work requires graduation from an accredited ultrasound program, experience in cardiac ultrasound and candidacy to sit for registry. Registry status required within 6 months of hire. Requires analytical skills necessary to interact with physicians, hospital staff, offices, patients, families and other guests. Enhances professional performance by keeping current with cardiac ultrasound literature, attending seminar and maintaining continuing education requirements. Accountable to the patient and family for care provided and to the patient care manager/supervisor for the totality of work performance. Meets al standards and requirements of the LMH universal job description.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates proficiency in imaging techniques.
- Recognize and report acute abnormalities.
- Perform ultrasound testing following current standards and protocols.
- Assist physician, staff patients and department customers as needed.
- Follow complicated written, verbal and basic mathematical calculations.
- Enter charges appropriately.
- Resolve operational issues related to scheduling and distribution or reports.
- Establish process improvement indicators and improve outcomes.
Requirements
- Work independently.
- Graduate of an accredited ultrasound program.
- Become registered within 6 months of employment
- Capable of problem solving.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
