SCH-ECHO TECH REG

Job Opportunity

Positions Location: St. Johns, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. Responsible for the administration of quality Ultrasound examinations and patient information.

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.

• Performs cardiac and vascular procedures for the evaluation of cardiac and vascular disease, in the diagnostics department or other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Explains procedure to patient and answers questions or concerns.
• Obtains pertinent medical history prior to exam.
• Obtains appropriate data and calculations and prepares data for interpreting physician.
• Perform imaging in PACS environment including digitizing films for viewing, interpretation and storage on PACS.
• When necessary, contacts and consults with ordering physician to assure appropriateness of procedure ordered, as well as provide immediate results when requested by ordering physician.
• Maintains knowledge of current diagnostic techniques and procedures.
• Transports patients.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience:

• One year of Cardiac and Vascular Sonography experience.

Education:

• Completion of an approved ultrasound program specializing in Cardiac Sonography

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrates proficiency in performing Echocardiograms, Transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), Bubble Studies, Contrast administration/imaging and assisting with advanced procedures such as stress echos, as applicable.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and hemodynamics, with the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical assessments.
• Skilled in operating ultrasound and Doppler equipment to obtain high-quality images and accurate data for diagnostic interpretation.
• Ability to recognize and document abnormal cardiac findings and effectively communicate preliminary observations to the interpreting physician.
• Position requires self-discipline.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A high degree of personal motivation.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in their assigned service area as related to the principal duties and responsibilities of the position.
• One (1) year experience Echo-Carotid-Arterial-Venous-Stress Echo-TEE, preferred.