Part Time Echo Technologist

Summit Health•New Britain, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring at Starling Physicians! This role administers a variety of non-invasive tests using ultrasound technology to provide excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views, and accurate measurements. The Echo Technologist will report abnormalities to the physician promptly, clarify and follow doctor's orders, and complete work within an acceptable time frame. The position involves assessing patients for potential risk factors, assuming accountability for managing patient care and safety, and promoting a safe, clean, and orderly environment. The technologist will educate and explain procedures to patients, follow department protocols, ensure proper patient identification, and provide for patient privacy. They will act as a patient advocate, uphold patient rights, and respond effectively in emergency situations. Adherence to infection control standards, accurate documentation of preliminary reports, and effective prioritization and organization of work assignments are also key responsibilities. The role requires consulting and communicating professionally with other departments, employing tasking appropriately and timely, and following department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions. Ensuring equipment is in acceptable condition through routine quality control is also part of the job.

Requirements

Active Registry through CCI or ARDMS for Adult Echocardiography required.
0 – 1 years experience required.
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
Working knowledge & operation of Cardiac Ultrasound & Cardiac Testing Equipment.
Recognition of Cardiac Dysrhythmias required.
Understanding of cardiac anatomy & physiology required.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills required.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years experience preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.
Experience with Standard Cardiac Testing & Cardiac Ultrasound Equipment preferred.
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/AncillarySystems preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers a variety of non-invasive tests using ultrasound technology.
Provides excellent diagnostic echo images, correct views and accurate measurements for: Transthoracic Echoes, Stress Echoes, Bubble studies, Lumason Studies
Reports abnormalities to the physician promptly.
Clarifies and follows Doctor’s orders.
Completes work within an acceptable time frame.
Assesses patients for potential risk factors.
Assumes accountability for managing patient care and safety.
Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment.
Appropriately educates and explains procedures to patients.
Follows department protocol for procedures unless specified differently by the Cardiologist.
Insures proper identification of patient.
Provides for patient privacy.
Acts as a patient advocate and uphold patient rights.
Responds effectively in an emergency situation.
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
Accurately documents preliminary reports.
Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
Is flexible to changing priorities.
Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.
Employs tasking appropriately and timely.
Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems.
Ensures equipment is in acceptable conditions by conducting routine quality control.