Cardiac Echo Tech II - Full-Time 1.0 FTE/Days - Up to 20K Sign on Bonus!

Mercy Cedar Rapids • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing ultrasounds and other non-invasive procedures of a professional level on all patient populations serviced by the Hospital and ambulatory clinics.

Requirements

• Demonstrated competency in the use of verbal and written medical terminology, echocardiography machine and associated modes, transducers, and computer.
• Ability to demonstrate competency in cardiovascular echocardiography preferred.
• Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.
• Must be adaptable to new technology and equipment.
• Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducer.
• Prefer (2) two years allied health program or two (2) years of college with biological sciences.
• Registered or registry eligible as an Adult Cardiac Echo Sonographer required through ARDMS or CCI as appropriate for role.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Takes all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
• Performs complete study including M MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
• Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, function, and flow pattern analysis.
• Participates in reading with physician and contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
• Maintains all records and quality reports to Intersocietal Commission of Accreditation for Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) standards.
• Provides high quality sonograms on a consistent basis according to department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency on all echo equipment and workstations.
• Performs proper computer skills to include all appropriate edits, status change and other processes necessary for test interpretation and patient changes.
• Troubleshoots reporting issues on Phillips workstation as necessary.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presenting complete information to appropriate health care provider and communicating pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient after the procedure.
• Assists physician in necessary procedures involving imaging and ultrasound guidance.
• Organizes ICAEL meetings and education as applicable.
• Meets with medical director on regular basis as applicable.
• Fulfills call expectations per department requests.
• Fulfills other job responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or manager.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Professional and personal growth opportunities
• Supportive team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees