Cardiac Echo Tech

AdventHealth • Rome, GA

95d

About The Position

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Program.
• BLS within one month of employment.
• Must pass ultrasound registry within one year of hire date if new grad.
• Must possess working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and anatomy.
• Radiographic experience is preferred.
• Must be board eligible.
• ARDMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all types of ultrasound procedures on in-patients and outpatients.
• Maintains competency in ultrasound procedures performed on in-patients, outpatients, as well as emergency and operating room patients.
• Operates all ultrasound diagnostic equipment.
• Performs routine diagnostic and portable exams when needed.
• Transports patients, processes film, and prepares radiographic rooms with supplies and medications as needed.
• Reviews orders and reviews films for correct identification before submitting for a radiologists' interpretation.
• Assists with clerical duties as needed.
• Participates in radiology QI or Quality Improvement program.
• Assures responsibilities for the patient flow and all other matters pertaining to patient care, ensures patient and employee safety.
• Direct patient responsibility for geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patient care until the patient is returned to his/her room or until outpatient is discharged.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other department and medical staff.
• Recommends action necessary for improvement of the overall discipline and other actions regarding personnel.
• Evaluates the service and equipment of the department according to the department policy and procedure.
• Accepts call responsibilities in accordance with departmental policy.
• Maintains acceptable standards of performance and responsibility according to department policy and procedures on a daily basis.
• Maintains workstation/area and equipment in acceptable working order and cleanliness.
• Participates in Performance Improvement projects as needed.
• Participates in all quality control checks and follows ACR guidelines for all procedures to maintain ACR accreditation.
• Keeps up all necessary continuing educational credits and requirements as stipulated by the ACR and ARDMS.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees