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 healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.
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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Salary : $62,330 - $82,020