CONTRACT ECHO TECH - CARDIOLOGY - FT DAYSJob Location: Maryville, IL
Position Type: Full Time (80 Hours)
Job Shift: Days
Description***$10,000 Sign On Bonus Available*** Job Summary: Responsible for performing quality cardiology diagnostic testing under the direction of a physician. May engage in all departmental activities to provide safe and effective delivery of patient diagnostic testing within the parameters guided by the American Society of Echocardiography and American College of Cardiology. Department activities include but are not limited to echocardiography; stress testing; holter monitors; electrocardiography (EKG); peripheral intravenous line insertion; preparation of and administration of imaging enhancing agents; scheduling patients; limited transcribing/typing, faxing, charting and filing reports.
Service and Quality Standards:Service: Adheres to customer service standardsIs competent, caring, and compassionateTreats coworkers and customers with dignity and respectDemonstrates competent, caring, and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkersPeople: Assures confidentiality of patient and employee informationIs positive in interactions with othersIs courteous and respectfulPromotes a harassment-free environmentInspires the trust of othersActs in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.Quality: Is excellent in patient care and serviceDemonstrates multidisciplinary cooperationAssists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedbackIs safety consciousDemonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiativesIs involved with improvement effortsSupports performance improvementSeeks ways to improve systems and servicesShows commitment to improvement effortsMeets mandatory educational requirementsGrowth: Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and visionIs active and involvedSupports hospital initiativesChampions innovation and supports changeIs a positive role modelFosters team cooperationFinance: Is a good steward of hospital resourcesDevelops/uses efficient work methodsConserves organizational resourcesJob Responsibilities:Performing 2-D, Mode, and Doppler echocardiography, assisting with Transesophageal EchocardiogramsStress testing including stress echo and Dobutamine echoHolter application and scanningPerforming electrocardiograms (EKG's)Filing, typing, order entry, charging and documentation, scheduling, faxing, and chartingPreparing reports for physician review. Assisting with departmental objectives and PI measurementsPeripheral intravenous line insertionPreparation of and administration of image enhancing agentsQualificationsEducation Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: High school graduate or equivalent required.
Certification/Licensure: RDCS Preferred
Experience Requirements: Experience in Cardiology and 1 - 3 years experience as an Echocardiography Sonographer required. Current enrollment in or graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) preferred. Adult/Pediatric CPR certification required (Available upon employment). Typing skills and general computer knowledge required. Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) preferred.
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