What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiographer Tech PRN weekends only position at Williamson Health?
About Williamson Health
We are a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with over 2,300 employees and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home.
Our flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, features extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients.
We also offer various specialized services through our network of providers, including the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County.
Vision Statement:
- Value every individual
- Promote the health and well-being of all people
- Practice human compassion and integrity
Mission Statement:
To provide high-quality Echo procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while ensuring a safe and clean environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform TEE studies, stress echo studies, and use contrast
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and physicians
- Make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations
- Demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health
- Volunteer for overtime and fill-in when needed
- Perform high-quality studies consistently and follow pre-determined standards (protocols) and procedures
- Utilize knowledge of anatomy and disease processes to accurately communicate patient pathology to Cardiologist
- Provide portable studies for patients when necessary
Requirements:
- Earned a degree/certificate from an accredited Echocardiography program
- Registered or registry eligible in Echocardiography
- Proficient in performing TEE studies, stress echo studies, and use of contrast
- At least two years of work experience after graduation preferred
