Echocardiogram Tech-Pool

Nashville General Hospital • Nashville, TN

1d

About The Position

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Equivalent) or Higher
• Graduate of an accredited program in echocardiography.
• Active certification through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) or Registry eligible and must complete within 1 year of employment.
• Cardiovascular credentialing (CCI).

Responsibilities

• Use of Contrast agent
• Cleaning of TEE Probe
• Check crash cart
• Emergency Codes
• Isolation: Standard Precautions
• Performs various clerical duties as required
• Completes required forms to document test results includes interpretation of test and observation of patient in file chart
• Completes entry in Logbook after each test
• Operates Hospital computer system
• Schedule patient appointments and answers phone with proper etiquette
• Correctly performs various clerical duties as required
• Receives patient assignments and follows schedule accordingly
• Monitors computer for requests and sets schedule accordingly
• Responds to requests from Hospital, Emergency Room and Clinics
• Verifies patient identification before beginning procedures
• Prepares patient and equipment for tests
• Obtains pertinent patient information (medical history, symptoms, etc)
• Explains exam procedures to patient
• Properly position patient on bed, instructs patient to perform breathing maneuvers as required to acquire images

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED