Echocardiography Technologist / SEIU - Q

Highmark Health • Natrona Heights, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs echocardiographic procedures which include M-Mode, 2D real time, color flow, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler and stress echocardiograms. Assists with transesophageal procedures. Be able to assist during pericardiocentesis and obtain images with the use of contrast. Perform cardiac exercise testing and assist with nuclear cardiology. Must understand and provide preliminary (analysis) of echocardiograph results. Must be able to perform calculations and measurements as required. Assures functioning of the department is within ICAEL standards.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or ARRT or CCI Registered Technologist, or ARDMS certified or eligible.
• Must obtain certification within one year of employment.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 3 years’ experience performing echocardiograms.
• RDCS certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• May require PA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Positions patients, selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform ultrasound imaging according to ICAEL protocol efficiently and accurately.
• Assists the cardiologist with the performance of TEE and stress imaging studies.
• Utilizes safety and infection prevention standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
• Cleans equipment including TEE probes per laboratory approved protocol.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient department operations.
• Recognizes the need for contrast imaging and may administer if trained and verified as competent per laboratory protocol.
• Operates the laboratory ultrasound systems, information systems and databases and enters all required demographic and other data.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree