What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technician/Cardio Sonographer position at Weiser Memorial Hospital?
Description
Weiser Memorial Hospital--rated as one of Idaho's best places to work--is looking to hire a part-time Echo Technician/Cardio Sonographer to join our team.
The Echo Technician/Cardio Sonographer independently performs 2-D echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler, and color flow imaging tests according to departmental policies, procedures and professional standards.
Weiser Memorial Hospital, a PERSI employer, offers a competitive benefits package in addition to continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Discounted medical services
- Medical and dependent care savings plans
- Guaranteed life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership
Weiser Memorial Hospital participates in eVerify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Weiser, ID, is located in Western Idaho, minutes away from I-84 and offers a lower cost of living than the national average, including nearby Boise. Weiser is well-known for its many rivers, access to outdoor recreational areas, and as the host of the annual National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest & Festival.
Responsibilities:
- Performs echocardiograms and related imaging tests.
- Verifies and evaluates diagnostic orders, clarifies confusing or incomplete orders.
- Prepares and positions patients and imaging equipment in a safe, competent and productive manner, incorporating age-specific factors as appropriate.
- Assists physician with stress echo and transesophageal echo (TTE) procedures.
- Follows appropriate testing procedures, integrates and relates data generated by testing procedures and assesses questionable or erratic results.
- Documents all required information according to policies and procedures.
- Ensures that all entries on patient records contain all required data.
- Ensures that information is legible, accurate, and complete for charging purposes.
- Completes all appropriate image storage and patient charges.
- Maintains department equipment readiness and demonstrates competency on all equipment.
- Completes periodic equipment evaluation, cleans and sterilizes equipment each shift, properly assembles equipment and ensures proper orientation through calibration or through manufacturer’s manuals.
- Ensures adequate supply of materials and equipment needed for daily needs.
- Ensures patient safety through awareness, education, and infection control.
- Practices aseptic techniques with all designated procedures.
- Uses PPE when necessary.
- Facilitates effective communication among departmental staff to ensure interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to patient care.
- Reports significant changes to nurses, physicians, director, and oncoming shift practitioners as warranted.
- Ability to make good independent decisions during assigned shift within scope of certification and established hospital policies and procedures.
- Requires good interpersonal communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
- Technical Training in Echocardiography or related field required.
- Six months to one-year echocardiography experience preferred.
- Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer. (RCS) or registry eligible, must obtain registration within six months of employment.
- Current BLS required.