Echo Tech

Echocardiogram Technologist - Echo Tech Little Rock, AR Pay From: $40 per hour

MUST:

Graduate of an accredited program for Radiographers or Ultrasound sonographers ARDMS registered in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) or CCI Echocardiography (RCS) Experience working with an electronic health record Must be willing to travel to centers within the market Certification Basic Life Support Able to take and follow through with assigned tasks and accountability Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

DUTIES:

Ensure patient information remains secure and confidential Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following Sage Health policy and procedures, complying with legal regulations Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions and providing ambulatory assistance Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals Enters test data and patient information into computer to maintain records of test results Maintains and calibrates equipment to ensure accuracy of results Produces high-quality imaging by accurately positioning transducer, monitoring display, listening to signals, adjusting beam strength and focus, detecting artifacts that mimic abnormalities, and recording images Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or physicians Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection Keeps job-related knowledge up to date by taking advantage of educational opportunities, networking, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations Accepts ownership for completing dynamic requests and seeks opportunities to add value to professional achievements Perform other duties as assigned Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. “Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act“. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quadrant, Inc.