Allied / Tech - Echo Tech

Allied / Tech - Echo Tech

Shift: Days 7:00AM - 5:30PM Start: ASAP

Required Certification/Licenses: A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered or registry eligible or comparable national accreditation required. State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License. BLS certification issued through American Heart Association.

Summary: Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.

Responsibilities:

• Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode and Doppler cardiac exams.
• Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone and assuring billing information is accurately entered for payment.
• Assists cardiologist while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis.
• Acts as go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
• Responds to patients needs during exam.
• Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge.
• Orders Echo supplies.
• Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.
• Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
• Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy.
• Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed.
• Coordinates repair services as needed.
• Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
• Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Two year allied health education program that is patient care related.
• Certification/Licenses: A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered or registry eligible or comparable national accreditation required. State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License. BLS certification issued through American Heart Association.
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates strong organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines. Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions. Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms.
• Experience: Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred.

Work Schedule: 4 Days - 10 Hours. Work Type: Full Time.

Client Details Address: 455 St Michaels Drive, City: Santa Fe, State: NM, Zip Code: 87505.