What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Echocardiographer position at Yale New Haven Health?
Job Summary
The Cardiac Catheterization Technologist plays a crucial role in the healthcare team, requiring strong communication and documentation skills. This position involves working closely with acutely ill patients, utilizing specialized equipment under safe radiation guidelines, and demonstrating empathy and compassion in all interactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurate patient documentation and effective communication with healthcare team members.
- Utilize specialized equipment under safe radiation guidelines.
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion in all interactions.
- Must be mentally flexible when dealing with coworkers, students, radiologists, and other healthcare workers.
- Consistently produce diagnostic quality radiographs by using proper technical factors and patient positioning.
- Operate all equipment properly and efficiently, and under safe radiation guidelines.
- Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
Requirements
- A high school graduate or have a GED.
- Two (2) to three (3) months on-the-job experience gained through an accredited radiology technology program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Skills and Qualities
- Patient care and diagnostic imaging expertise.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Radiation safety knowledge.
- Medical imaging proficiency.
- Compassionate care and empathetic approach.
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