What are the responsibilities and job description for the STCI-ECHO TECH REG position at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow?
Job Opportunity Job ID: 48024 Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: The Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
The Registered Echo Technician is responsible for patient care performing 2D-M-Mode and Doppler echocardiograms, Stress Echoes and Dobutamine Stress Echoes. He/She will fulfill the objective(s) as put forth by the TCI Division of Sparrow Hospital.
Essential Duties
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
General Requirements Registered by ARDMS or CCI, RDCS. If non-registered, tech must be registered within one year of hire date.
Preferred
Work Experience 1-2 years experience preferred
Education High school diploma Graduated from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Requirements
Job Family Radiology/Imaging Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level Associate
Status Full-time
Facility Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
Experience Level New Grad
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
The Registered Echo Technician is responsible for patient care performing 2D-M-Mode and Doppler echocardiograms, Stress Echoes and Dobutamine Stress Echoes. He/She will fulfill the objective(s) as put forth by the TCI Division of Sparrow Hospital.
Essential Duties
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Verifies patient identity prior to the examination, reviews the patient chart and history form, ease patient apprehension by thoroughly explaining the procedure and answering questions.
- Performs 2D-M-Mode and Doppler echocardiograms, Stress Echos and Dobutamine Stress Echos.
- Completes all documentation in the GEMMS system.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, recognizes significant cardiac conditions which require immediate intervention.
- Continuing education for Echo Technologists
- Establish and maintain communications between the lab and physicians, TCI-SPR departments
- Projects as assigned
General Requirements Registered by ARDMS or CCI, RDCS. If non-registered, tech must be registered within one year of hire date.
Preferred
Work Experience 1-2 years experience preferred
Education High school diploma Graduated from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Requirements
Job Family Radiology/Imaging Requirements:
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level Associate
Status Full-time
Facility Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
Experience Level New Grad
