Job Title: Travel – ECHO Tech
Number of positions: 1
Years of experience: One to three years
Shift: Night shifts– 36 hours
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Diagnostic Cardiology Anc
Shift timings: 06:45- 18:00 Hours (Monday thru Friday)-5 Days/ 8 Hours
Per Week: 40 Hours
Responsibilities
Set up and adjust all imaging equipment and manually maneuver transducers to perform exams.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate quality control procedures.
Perform routine and complex studies and assist in a variety of imaging procedures.
Recognize significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
Position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Ensure all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with accepted protocols.
Qualifications
BLS and ACLS
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
The ability to stand for extended periods.
Strong technical skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Passionate about patient care
Requires a minimum of two years of current ECHO Technologist experience.
Graduate from a fully accredited Sonography ECHO Tech program
Active unencumbered Tennessee Sonography ECHO Tech state license
One year of Cerner experience
Requirements
· COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.