Registered Echo Tech - Vascular Lab - Part Time Days (61038)

Fairfield Medical Center•Lancaster, OH

166d•$35 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Fairfield Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Registered Echo Technologist to perform and assist with cardiovascular procedures ordered by physicians for patient diagnosis. This role involves a variety of duties, including assisting physicians and staff with non-invasive cardiopulmonary procedures. The technologist will perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to locate, evaluate, and record anatomical, pathological, and functional data for diagnosis. Specific procedures include stress echos, transesophageal echo, 2-D echo with M-mode, color flow, and cardiac doppler. Additionally, the role involves performing cardiovascular diagnostic tests such as EKGs, Event Monitor applications, Cardiac Monitor applications, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lower Extremity Doppler Studies, and Stress Testing. The technologist is responsible for recording procedure data, immediately informing physicians of critical test results, and maintaining cardiology equipment. Other duties include supply inventory, clerical tasks, patient transport, handling telephone inquiries, assisting cardiovascular staff, logging procedures for billing, and participating in monthly cardiovascular meetings and CQI programs. The position also involves supervising and instructing students, precepting new employees, and fostering a patient-centered care approach with a focus on service recovery and continuous quality improvement through Six Sigma methodology. Patient rights and privacy (HIPAA) are to be respected and protected. CPR may be required, and a neat and safe work area must be maintained. Competencies, including rhythm recognition, must be passed for this position.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelors of Science degree in Vascular/Echocardiography from an accredited institution for cardiac ultrasound or on the job training with associates degree in Allied Health.
Cardiovascular Credentialing International CCI or ARDMS registered cardiac sonographer or registry eligible.
CPR required.
Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of experience as an echocardiography technician preferred, including 2-D echo with M-Mode, spectral, & color flow doppler, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography.

Responsibilities

Performs and assists with cardiovascular procedures ordered by physicians to assist in the diagnosis of patients.
Performs a wide variety of related duties as assigned, including assisting the physician and staff with other non-invasive cardiopulmonary procedures.
Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data for diagnosis.
Performs stress echos, transesophageal echo, 2-D echo with M-mode, color flow, and cardiac doppler.
Performs cardiovascular diagnostic tests appropriate to particular licensure to include: EKGs, Event Monitor applications, Cardiac Monitor applications, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lower Extremity Doppler Studies, and Stress Testing.
Records procedure data in patients charts, EMR System, etc., and immediately informs physicians of life threatening test results.
Performs cleaning, disinfecting, etc. of cardiology equipment and accessories.
Performs related duties such as supply inventory, clerical duties, transporting patients to and from the department, satisfying telephone inquiries or routing inquiries to proper staff member, assisting cardiovascular staff, logging procedures for billing purposes and special assignments.
Participates in preparation/presentation of monthly cardiovascular meetings and CQI program.
Supervise and instruct students.
Precepts new employees.
Participates in CQI activities and evaluations.
Enhances the practice of family centered care and provides individual customer focus and provides service recovery as needed.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for enhancing positive interactions and diffusing negative situations.
Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality through Six Sigma methodology that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.
Ensures patient rights are respected and protects patients privacy by adhering to HIPAA guidelines in the management of all patient information.
Performs CPR as needed.
Maintains a neat and safe work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.