Registered Echo Technologist, Part Time, Bethlehem Campus

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Primarily Monday through Friday, day shift. Rotating shifts and sites as assigned. Rotating on call. Weekends and holidays as required, based on the needs of the department. The Registered Echo Technologist will provide patient-centered high quality exams such as Transthoracic Adult and Pediatric (if indicated), Transesophageal and Stress Echo utilizing modalities of M-mode, two-dimensional and doppler.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited/approved Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent.
Minimum of High school graduate or equivalent; in house training and completion of Ultrasound Technologist Workshop will serve as an equivalent for those grandfathered to test for CCI or ARDMS registry.
Registry by one of the following is required: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides the total patient exam experience according to the Policy and Procedures of echocardiography for the network.
Assists the performing physician during appropriate exams.
Completion of ACC annual department and hospital wide competency.
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.
Possesses knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, and required paperwork for all procedures and department requirements.
Maintains equipment in good working condition and secures repairs at the direction of the Manager of Cardiology