Overview
The Echo Technician 2 performs testing procedures consisting of a variety ultrasounds as required by the facility under the supervision of the Physician. S/he will provide service to adult and geriatric populations.
This clinic-based ECHO position offers the opportunity for you to have a consistent and flexible schedule with no holiday, weekend, or on call expectations. You will work in an outpatient clinic setting with the option of advancing your skills in acute care as well. We are currently interviewing all experience levels, so if you're looking for a position with great benefits and work life balance, apply now and connect with a recruiter!
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Demonstrates the ability to prioritizes orders according to medical necessity.
Operations
* Demonstrates knowledge of proper procedure in care of equipment for cardio procedures qualified to perform.
* Recognizes and reports unusual occurrences to the appropriate supervisor.
* Demonstrates ability to assist physicians and staff.
* Provides physicians with requested information.
* Provides testing procedures in a timely manner.
Data Integrity
* Identifies correct patient chart by verification of correct Cardiology number and MRN.
* Verifies correct procedure by schedule book or by contacting ordering physician.
* Completes necessary pre-test paperwork with all identification and information needed by reading physician.
* Ensures accurate technical data is aquired, recorded, and prepared for interpretation.
* Ensures proper charges are generated for completes procedures.
Education
* Demonstrates knowledge of designated testing procedures.
* Performs all calculations and measurements in preparation for interpretation of data.
* Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree / ECHO Program Attended
Certificates and Licensure
ARDMS or CCI- Required
BLS (American Heart Association) - Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
1 year experience- Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
The Echo Technician 2 performs testing procedures consisting of a variety ultrasounds as required by the facility under the supervision of the Physician. S/he will provide service to adult and geriatric populations.
This clinic-based ECHO position offers the opportunity for you to have a consistent and flexible schedule with no holiday, weekend, or on call expectations. You will work in an outpatient clinic setting with the option of advancing your skills in acute care as well. We are currently interviewing all experience levels, so if you're looking for a position with great benefits and work life balance, apply now and connect with a recruiter!
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Demonstrates the ability to prioritizes orders according to medical necessity.
Operations
* Demonstrates knowledge of proper procedure in care of equipment for cardio procedures qualified to perform.
* Recognizes and reports unusual occurrences to the appropriate supervisor.
* Demonstrates ability to assist physicians and staff.
* Provides physicians with requested information.
* Provides testing procedures in a timely manner.
Data Integrity
* Identifies correct patient chart by verification of correct Cardiology number and MRN.
* Verifies correct procedure by schedule book or by contacting ordering physician.
* Completes necessary pre-test paperwork with all identification and information needed by reading physician.
* Ensures accurate technical data is aquired, recorded, and prepared for interpretation.
* Ensures proper charges are generated for completes procedures.
Education
* Demonstrates knowledge of designated testing procedures.
* Performs all calculations and measurements in preparation for interpretation of data.
* Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree / ECHO Program Attended
Certificates and Licensure
ARDMS or CCI- Required
BLS (American Heart Association) - Required
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
1 year experience- Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.