Echocardiographer PRN
| Facility | Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas |
| Location | Gallatin, TN |
| Career Area | Radiology / Imaging |
| Job ID | #7457-12688 |
Description:
Responsible for performing echocardiography exams. Performs other diagnostic procedures dependent upon registration/certification.
Reports to: Director Diagnostic Services and Imaging Supervisor
Reviews patient history and physician orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment & exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Receives patients, explains method of procedure and makes sure patient is comfortable.
Operates echocardiography equipment to perform clinical diagnostic exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
Keeps accurate records, helps with scheduling of the ultrasound and keeps patient flow smooth.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Graduate from echocardiography program or ultrasound program with echocardiography cross-training - Required
Graduate from echocardiography program or ultrasound program with echocardiography cross-training - Required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Skills
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be obtained within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire.
Required Skills
License:
Must be registered or registry eligible (registered within 1 year of employment or cross-training); Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) certification.
License:
Must be registered or registry eligible (registered within 1 year of employment or cross-training); Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) certification.