Echocardio Tech Reg

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Echocardiogram Technician provides diagnostic cardiac ultrasound imaging at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health. This full-time position is scheduled for 72 hours per pay period on the day shift. The technician maintains imaging equipment, supports physicians and imaging documentation, and follows hospital policies and applicable imaging-service regulations. The role serves adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients as applicable and requires safe, efficient, competent care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, or Respiratory Therapy, or have experience qualifications that meet ARDMS registry requirements.
• Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients; special knowledge of pediatric and geriatric growth and development needs where applicable.
• Current registration, or documentation of re-application for registration, as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer technologist with ARDMS, or a CCI registry-level credential.
• CPR certification, or recertification during the orientation period.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of self or others.

Nice To Haves

• One year of clinical experience in the primary area of assignment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic cardiac ultrasound imaging.
• Calibrate, adjust, and maintain imaging equipment and report equipment failures.
• Consistently meet standards determined by the physician interpreting the images.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and regulations related to imaging services.
• Keep up to date with new and approved imaging methods through independent study and continuing education.
• Assist physicians in obtaining records.
• Properly identify records and images.
• Assist with collection of quality assurance data.
• Assist with transporting patients when needed.
• Restock and order supplies and perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide safe, efficient, competent care and demonstrate competency in unit-specific functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed