What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Echo Tech/PRN-Days/Atrium Medical Center position at Premier Health Partners?
Job Title: Echo Tech
Unit: Echocardiography
Shift: Days
Facility: Atrium Medical Center
General Summary/Responsibilities
Independently performs diagnostic cardiac echocardiology procedures utilizing proper techniques and protocols. Works under their scope of practice and in accordance with registry in the operation of equipment. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Cardiopulmonary Department. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of duties in order to maintain equipment in good working condition. May perform other cardiology procedures in other modalities based on departmental needs. May have on call responsibilities.
Scope/Span Of Control
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises FTEs: No
Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability: N/A
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
☒ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 – 64 years)
☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional Requirements
Type of degree: Allied Health
Area of study or major: Ultrasound/Sonographer
▪Preferred Educational Qualifications N/A
▪Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: Three years of clinical experience in all facets of echocardiography and demonstrate appropriate competencies.
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
Unit: Echocardiography
Shift: Days
Facility: Atrium Medical Center
General Summary/Responsibilities
Independently performs diagnostic cardiac echocardiology procedures utilizing proper techniques and protocols. Works under their scope of practice and in accordance with registry in the operation of equipment. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Cardiopulmonary Department. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of duties in order to maintain equipment in good working condition. May perform other cardiology procedures in other modalities based on departmental needs. May have on call responsibilities.
Scope/Span Of Control
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises FTEs: No
Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability: N/A
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
☒ Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 – 64 years)
☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional Requirements
Type of degree: Allied Health
Area of study or major: Ultrasound/Sonographer
▪Preferred Educational Qualifications N/A
▪Position specific testing requirement: N/A
- Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- CPR Certification required
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: Three years of clinical experience in all facets of echocardiography and demonstrate appropriate competencies.
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
- Proficient in performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images for physician interpretation
- Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
- Proficient in Cardiology Information Systems