What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Cardiac Echo Tech | PRN position at Peterson Health?
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. Peterson was recently named one of the Top 20 rural and community hospitals in the country and the only one in Texas by the National Rural Health Association. Being named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare for six consecutive years is a testament to Peterson's commitment to its team and to fulfilling its mission of providing exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Shift Information:
This position is PRN- flexibility in schedule required.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Great Culture
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
Works under the supervision of the radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation; assists with invasive procedures as requested.
Equipment Used:
Canon aplio i700
Required Education:
Associates in Radiologic Science and/or Registry from ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI
Associates in Radiologic Science and/or Registry from ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI
Preferred Education:
Bachelors of Science
Required Skills:
1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation protection and safety.
3. Knowledge of ultrasound physics.
4. Knowledge of medical terminology.
5. Ability to determine correct probe utilization and placement for optimal imaging.
6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.
8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment.
9. Ability to deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
10. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.
Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
One of the following: ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI registry
Must have BLS CPR and Vascular registry
Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Multiple modality registry in abdomen, cardiac echo, vascular, and/or breast
Multiple modality registry in abdomen, cardiac echo, vascular, and/or breast
Required Experience:
Entry level education as a registered ultrasound technologist
Entry level education as a registered ultrasound technologist
Preferred Experience:
One year experience as a registered ultrasound technologist
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