Registered Echo Technician

Phelps Health

92d

About The Position

The Echo/Vascular Sonographer will provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Echo/Vascular Sonographer includes cardiac and vascular procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, and as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer program required.
• Eligible to sit for the RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) and/or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International equivalent per the credentialing organization’s requirements.
• One year experience in Adult Cardiac or Vascular sonography required.
• RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) and/or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Must be registered in Echocardiography or Vascular Ultrasound within 18 months of hire.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, contrast agent administration, safe patient handling and movement, critical findings notification, etc. to ensure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation, including keeping the quality assurance up to date in a timely manner.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.

What This Job Offers

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