What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Echo Technologist position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to provide essential clerical and technical support to our Sonography Department. This role involves working under the supervision of a Cardiologist, Heart Station supervisor, or coordinating technologist.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments for patients of all ages, obtaining medical history, and determining appropriate care and procedure modifications.
- Accurately documenting patient assessments, clinical history in CPACS and EHR, and completing necessary forms.
- Assisting with sonographic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and adhering to departmental protocols for obtaining diagnostic images.
- Effectively communicating with patients, peers, and medical staff, and notifying appropriate personnel of patient issues.
- Actively contributing to meeting all departmental accrediting and licensing standards (JCAHO, State Health Department, etc.).
- Providing patient and student education, completing mandatory in-services, maintaining CPR certification, and participating in quality improvement activities.
Job Requirements
Education: High school graduate. A minimum of twelve (12) months education in a JRCERT accredited School of Diagnostic Sonography.
Experience: Twelve (12) months education in a JRCERT accredited School of Sonography
Where You'll Work
CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.