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Form of workCHI St. Vincent a regional health network serving Arkansas is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. With more than 280 licensed beds CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs Ark. and surrounding communities. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas. As a Magnet institution CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority. Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
- Performs all diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound testing including M-Mode, two dimensional, color flow mapping, cardiac doppler, echo stress testing, transesophageal echo, stress testing, EKG, and Holter application.
- Prepares patient for ultrasound procedures
- Recognizes and promptly reports significant findings to physicians.
- Maintains echo equipment
- Maintains accurate log of echo procedures performed
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years college with emphasis in medical sciences and mathematics. Meets minimum qualifications for eligibility for registration as an Echocardiographic Technician. Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours of in-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography; Registered as a Echocardiographic Technologist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years experience as Echocardiographic technologist
- Registered Echo technologist for minimum of two years
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years college with emphasis in medical sciences and mathematics. Meets minimum qualifications for eligibility for registration as an Echocardiographic Technician. Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours of in-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography; Registered as a Echocardiographic Technologist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years experience as Echocardiographic technologist
- Registered Echo technologist for minimum of two years
