Echo Tech
About The Position
Reporting to the Practice Manager of Valley Heart Institute with clinical oversight by the on-site Clinical manager, the Sonographer competently performs a variety of standard, specialty and complex adult transthoracic echocardiogram and vascular sonographic examinations and procedures without supervision; producing quality studies under a variety of conditions. Demonstrates independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves for cardiac and vascular diagnosis. Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Accurately receives instructions verbally, written and electronic, and ensures they are carried out as directed. Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by or at the request of the cardiologist. Maintains and respects patient's confidentiality. Exercises professional judgment in the performance and delivery of service excellence while maintaining a demeanor complementary to medical and professional code of ethics. Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.
Requirements
- Competent performance of standard, specialty and complex adult transthoracic echocardiogram and vascular sonographic examinations and procedures without supervision.
- Ability to produce quality studies under a variety of conditions.
- Demonstrated independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
- Application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves for cardiac and vascular diagnosis.
- Application of appropriate patient care and recognition of patient conditions.
- Ability to accurately receive and follow instructions verbally, written and electronic.
- Ability to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention.
- Maintenance and respect for patient confidentiality.
- Exercise of professional judgment and delivery of service excellence.
- Maintenance of a demeanor complementary to medical and professional code of ethics.
- Knowledge of, observation of, and enforcement of safety measures in Environment of Care.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of standard, specialty and complex adult transthoracic echocardiogram and vascular sonographic examinations and procedures without supervision.
- Produces quality studies under a variety of conditions.
- Demonstrates independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the application of non-ionizing high frequency ultrasonic waves for cardiac and vascular diagnosis.
- Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.
- Accurately receives instructions verbally, written and electronic, and ensures they are carried out as directed.
- Demonstrates anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention by or at the request of the cardiologist.
- Maintains and respects patient's confidentiality.
- Exercises professional judgment in the performance and delivery of service excellence while maintaining a demeanor complementary to medical and professional code of ethics.
- Maintains knowledge of, observes, and enforces the safety measures in Environment of Care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
