What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echocardiography Technician position at OpenSided MRI?
About the job: PRN with path to FT
The Cardiac Sonographer is responsible for the operation of the ultrasound diagnostic ultrasound equipment for the performance of all dynamic echocardiogram specialty ultrasound procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision. This position involves scheduled adult echocardiogram, and no night shifts or call.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Properly identifies patient prior to beginning the study.
- 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.
- 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.
- Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by following established procedures to safeguard confidential information and advising others regarding possible breaches.
- 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.
Requirements:
* Specialty: Echocardiography, Vascular Technologist
* Certifications: Active certification by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty(ies) as appropriate and current compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for specialty(ies) as appropriate.
*Minimum 1-year recent experience
Join us in making a difference through innovative cardiac care! This role offers a rewarding career path for motivated professionals eager to enhance their skills in a collaborative setting dedicated to saving lives and improving health outcomes.
Work Location: In person