Echocardiographer Technologist

Georgetown Hospital System • Murrells Inlet, SC

5d

About The Position

Echocardiographer Technologist
Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day. A Brief Overview The Echocardiographer Technologist performs diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound with documentation of anatomic measurements for normal, abnormal or suspicious anatomy. Performs various cardiac and vascular testing, including stress echo, TEE, ultrasound studies. Provides excellent patient care while demonstrating exemplary core customer service skills. Completes accurate documentation of patient medical records. Assigned home facility but covers and floats to Tidelands Health sites as necessary. Serves on-call rotation and responds within 60 minutes to facility to meet patient service needs. Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Certificate from an Ultrasonography Program, Vascular Credential (RDCS/RCS) Required
• Prior ECHO sonography experience Required
• Minimum of two years on the job training with demonstrated competency Required
• Knowledge of scanning techniques required.
• Knowledge of Normal and Abnormal Anatomy, required.
• Computer Proficient, required.
• Medical Terminology, required.
• Ability to assess and resolve technical issues required
• Ability to maintain composure under stress, using tact and good judgment required
• Demonstrate analytical decision-making skills required
• Ability to quickly assess and resolve family/patient care problems required
• Ability to work both independently and as a care team member required
• Ability to prioritize tasks required
• Ability to interact professionally and develop effective relationships required
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International Required or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 Days Required

Responsibilities

• Operate ultrasound equipment utilizing a variety of possible techniques to include Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, Trans-Espohageal echocardiograms, image enhanced echocardiograms, Intra-Cardiac echocardiography, pre/intra/post cardiac procedures.
• Adjust image quality and adjust equipment parameters/settings to obtain optimal diagnostic results.
• Perform exams recognizing the significance of all structures visualized and the ability to differentiate artifact from appropriate images while recognizing limitations of equipment; demonstrating advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease; demonstrate flexibility performing scans in different environments.
• Educate patients and families of safe and appropriate testing; thoroughly explaining procedures, answering questions, and calming concerns
• Demonstrate effectiveness and efficiency in ordered procedures, schedule flexibility, and electronic medical records
• Utilize API electronic functions to assist with departmental timekeeping accuracy.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facility call-backs within 60 minutes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED