Echo Apprentice

Trinity Health • Nampa, ID

26d

About The Position

Provides high-quality, efficient cardiac ultrasound evaluations and services using state-of-the-art echo modalities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Science or Allied Health Field preferred. (Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Cardiovascular Technologist, etc.)
• Must obtain within 90 days one of the following: a. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) b. Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI);
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk
• Experience in M-mode, 2D Imaging, Color Doppler, and/or Contrast Echoes preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ultrasound Equipment, digital archiving, pediatric ultrasounds preferred.
• Pediatric ultrasound training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently scan all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).
• Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Maintains communication channels with supervisor regarding individual patient and physician needs to assure optimum outcomes.
• Performs cardiac echo exams according to department protocols. Documents exam results on various media for permanent record and physician evaluation.
• Edits Echo and clinical information according to cardiologist interpretations.
• Works daily with interpreting cardiologist to provide both written and verbal clinical and procedural patient information.
• Transesophageal echo studies in cardiovascular operating room.
• Communicates clearly with patients and patient's family members regarding the purpose and extent of each procedure.
• After-hours call is require

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees