Registered Echosonographer I

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

About The Position

Work Hours: Full-time position: 80 hours biweekly Day Shift Job Overview: This position is responsible for performing Transthoracic Echocardiograms, TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler, etc., as well as processing corresponding paperwork and charging. This position also participates in the training, direction, and education of new technologists and students when applicable, and participates in quality and process improvement activities. Job Requirements: Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program, in Allied Health Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree RDCS designation from ARDMS or RCS designation from CCI. Highly developed understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics Clinical experience in a related field Clinical hours during training Job Responsibilities: Works with the cardiologists/Lead Techs to ensure that the quality standards are being met. Reports any equipment, PACS, or report data issues. Ensures patient safety. Timely processing and verification of images and accompanying paperwork and/or computer work such as echo measurements, data entry into reports, critical findings, charging, etc. Helps with other department duties as necessary: work with nurses, technicians, and clerical staff and is a team player. Takes call if applicable. Demonstrates competency: Provides clear and accurate technical images. Takes appropriate and accurate measurements. Able to inject Echo contrast and Agitated Saline by appropriate protocol and image. Conveys to the physician any necessary information. Answers phone promptly and communicate with all customers appropriately. Seeks resolutions to requests, whether adding additional testing or needing reports. Explains delays to patients. Other Job-Related Information: Wearing lead aprons for all procedural Echo testing that is required within and/or near X-Ray Generating Equipment. Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Frequently Continuous Learning - Occasionally Hearing: Conversation - Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Frequently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting <10 Lbs - Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Pushing - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Reading - Frequently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Frequently Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently Use of Hands - Frequently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS… Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS… Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS… Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS… Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Requirements

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program, in Allied Health
Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
RDCS designation from ARDMS or RCS designation from CCI.
Highly developed understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics
Clinical experience in a related field
Clinical hours during training

Responsibilities

Works with the cardiologists/Lead Techs to ensure that the quality standards are being met.
Reports any equipment, PACS, or report data issues.
Ensures patient safety.
Timely processing and verification of images and accompanying paperwork and/or computer work such as echo measurements, data entry into reports, critical findings, charging, etc.
Helps with other department duties as necessary: work with nurses, technicians, and clerical staff and is a team player.
Takes call if applicable.
Demonstrates competency: Provides clear and accurate technical images.
Takes appropriate and accurate measurements.
Able to inject Echo contrast and Agitated Saline by appropriate protocol and image.
Conveys to the physician any necessary information.
Answers phone promptly and communicate with all customers appropriately.
Seeks resolutions to requests, whether adding additional testing or needing reports.
Explains delays to patients.