Weekend Registered Echo Technologist, Part Time, Bethlehem Campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Allentown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist will provide patient-centered high quality exams such as Transthoracic Adult and Pediatric, Transesophageal and Stress Echo utilizing modalities of M-mode, two-dimensional and doppler. Complementary modalities such as contrast and advanced quantitative techniques (three D, strain and strain rate, speckle tracking) will be utilized.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Graduate of an accredited/approved Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent.
Registry by Cardiovascular Credentialing International/National Board of Cardiovascular Testing, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify patient per hospital policy utilizing two (2) identifiers.
Provides the total patient exam experience according to the Policy and Procedures of echocardiography for the network.
Assists the performing physician during appropriate exams.
Assists in gathering and recording Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement as requested for ICAEL Accreditation.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing medical education programs.
Responsible for cleanliness of workspace, equipment, and restocking supplies in work area.
Cross training for assisting with EKG’s, placement of holter monitors and event monitors and assisting with stress testing.
Exhibits knowledge and ability to process echo images and documentation into the echo structured reporting system.
Demonstrates competency with department information service required applications.
Possesses knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, and required paperwork for all procedures and department requirements.