Cardiac Echo Tech- Respiratory Therapy PRN

Hunt Regional Healthcare•Greenville, TX

About The Position

Performs echocardiogram studies with quality and accuracy in accordance with ICAEL standards. Obtains measurements for physician review and recognizes potentially life-threatening problems, alerting the physician as appropriate. The position performs a range of echocardiographic procedures and may also work in other Cardiopulmonary areas, including Holter monitoring, stress testing, and EKGs. It involves direct patient care across the age ranges treated at HRMC, patient monitoring and transport, equipment and supply upkeep, quality assurance, and related clerical duties. The role reports to the Medical Director of the Echo Laboratory and the Director of Cardiopulmonary, and does not supervise staff. This is a PRN position; the schedule may include extended hours, holiday and weekend coverage, and rotation on the Echo Tech call schedule.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer or in the final semester of a program of study.
One year of echo experience.
BLS/CPR certification.
CCI or ARDMS registration; the Echo registry must be obtained within one year of hire, with some arrangements potentially varying.
Reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
Ability to work effectively with physicians, department supervisors and employees, outside service personnel, and visitors.
Visual and hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work extended hours when needed and to respond to schedule changes, including holiday and weekend coverage.
Ability to rotate on the Echo Tech call schedule.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, heavy lifting of patients and equipment, and assume awkward positions during emergencies.
Ability to provide direct patient care to patients with contagious diseases.
Compliance with hospital safety regulations, policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Nice To Haves

Attendance at or graduation from an accredited school for ultrasound.

Responsibilities

Perform 2D, Doppler, color-flow, and M-mode echocardiograms, as well as stress echocardiograms and TEEs.
Administer medication when indicated and permitted by policy.
Obtain measurements from studies and alert physicians to relevant findings.
Maintain Echo spreadsheets and log sheets, enter patient information into the department information system, and gather information required for quality assurance.
Complete patient charging.
Work in other Cardiopulmonary areas as needed, including Holter monitoring, stress testing, and EKGs; perform clerical and other Cardiopulmonary duties as required.
Monitor patients' vital signs and EKGs.
Maintain Echo equipment and schedule preventive maintenance when needed.
Assist physicians with interpretations and consult with staff and physicians on the proper performance and interpretation of tests or procedures.
Transport patients to and from procedures.
Perform testing on all age ranges of patients treated at HRMC.
Update patient information on EKG machines when available, maintain accurate logs, and correct information in AGFA before leaving the shift.
Process, perform, and report stat tests within reasonable time frames under normal circumstances.
Respond to schedule changes, including holiday and weekend coverage, and rotate on the Echo Tech call schedule.
Help maintain and order supplies for Echocardiography.
Follow Cardiopulmonary and hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA, safety, compliance, and confidentiality requirements.
Identify potential problems, suggest solutions, and follow through to resolution; assess situations, consider alternatives, and set priorities appropriately.
Maintain professional, tactful, and positive interactions with patients, coworkers, and other departments; support effective working relationships and team cooperation.
Attend required corporate integrity and compliance training and demonstrate understanding of the material.
Evaluate new test procedures, methods, and instruments for Echocardiography as needed.
Use quality assurance studies to improve Cardiopulmonary services and participate in ICAL QA data collection and review.
Participate in semi-annual Echo conferences and attend conferences, in-services, and classes to stay current and develop proficiency with pediatric studies.
Perform other duties as assigned.