Echocardiographer | Part Time | Days | Germantown

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Germantown, TN

23h

About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Echocardiographer- Credential Eligible is responsible for performing echocardiogram and exercise echocardiogram examinations, including color flow mapping, cardiac doppler imaging and 2-D m-mode, without the assistance of a cardiologist, on assigned patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Echocardiographer- Credential Eligible is responsible for performing echocardiogram and exercise echocardiogram examinations, including color flow mapping, cardiac doppler imaging and 2-D m-mode, without the assistance of a cardiologist, on assigned patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
• Preferred - No prior work experience
• Preferred - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiography - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Preferred - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, emergency, Doppler, and special (including Contrast Echos and TEE Echos) procedures on patients without the assistance of a cardiologist or other physician.
• Prepares position of patients before examination, taking into account acoustical window, lung interference, patient's size, rib interspace distance, and the possibility of congenitally abnormal anatomy.
• Explains procedure to patient and answers patient's questions.
• Attends and participates in, as a member or chairperson, in departmental/hospital committees or group meetings as appointed or assigned.
• Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Demonstrates effective customer relations skills, promotes a positive work environment, and contributes to the overall team effort.
• In emergency situations, initiates code procedures, administers first aid or CPR as indicated.
• Cleans equipment; performs minor repairs; reports the need for any major repairs.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees