Echo Technologist Cardiology (PRN)

OSU Medical Center•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for operating the ultrasound scanners, IV contrast administration, transportation of patients to and from the department, handling telephone calls for scheduling patients, answering questions, and calling reports of exams. Must be able to handle patient support equipment, i.e. I.V. pumps, O2, etc. The incumbent helps clean rooms and equipment and order supplies, assist physicians with procedures and administer basic C.P.R. The incumbent helps the supervisor in the daily operation of the Echocardiology department. The incumbent must be able to maintain a high standard of imaging quality. A thorough knowledge of ultrasound physics, anatomy and positioning are essential for a quality exam. Must be able to handle multiple demands simultaneously and keep a helpful attitude towards patients, their families, office personnel, physicians, and associates. Must be able to coordinate patient prepping and scanning to maximize smooth patient flow. Must be available for 24-hour call back with a 45-minute response time. Must be able to help move patients when needed. Will participate in performance improvement initiatives. Will assist with other activities as deemed necessary for the day to day operation of the department. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned area. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in the department's competency plan.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of ultrasound physics
Thorough knowledge of anatomy
Thorough knowledge of positioning
Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
Helpful attitude towards patients, their families, office personnel, physicians, and associates
Ability to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan
Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status
Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
Provide the care needed as described in the department's competency plan

Responsibilities

Operating ultrasound scanners
IV contrast administration
Transportation of patients to and from the department
Handling telephone calls for scheduling patients
Answering questions
Calling reports of exams
Handling patient support equipment (e.g., I.V. pumps, O2)
Cleaning rooms and equipment
Ordering supplies
Assisting physicians with procedures
Administering basic C.P.R.
Assisting the supervisor in the daily operation of the Echocardiology department
Maintaining a high standard of imaging quality
Coordinating patient prepping and scanning to maximize smooth patient flow
Being available for 24-hour call back with a 45-minute response time
Helping move patients when needed
Participating in performance improvement initiatives
Assisting with other activities as deemed necessary for the day-to-day operation of the department
Demonstrating knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan
Assessing data reflective of the patient's status
Interpreting appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
Providing the care needed as described in the department's competency plan