Ultrasound Tech - Echo

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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About The Position

The Ultrasound Tech performs echocardiograms, stress tests, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), EKGs, and Holter monitoring. The role works independently under the direction of the immediate supervisor and collaborates closely with medical and hospital staff to support patient care. The position also includes documentation, communication, departmental upkeep, and participation in staff education and team activities.

Requirements

• ARDMS or CCI registry.
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms using departmental image-acquisition protocols.
• Assist with TEE procedures and stress testing by providing images that support physician diagnosis.
• Identify problems, implement appropriate interventions, and report critical values.
• Prioritize studies according to acuity, patient preference, and coordination of care with nursing and ancillary services.
• Provide EKG and Holter services when the echo workload permits.
• Obtain EKGs with appropriate lead placement, minimal artifact, and correct patient information.
• Set up and scan Holter monitors and provide tracings that support physician diagnosis.
• Document all services completely and clearly so they can be tracked and traced; provide physicians with clear and accurate information.
• Assist with processing reports, record copies, and report retrieval; reconcile charges daily with documentation.
• Interact effectively with coworkers, ancillary services, and physicians.
• Precept new employees, agency personnel, and students.
• Explain procedures clearly to patients and family members.
• Log and communicate issues involving equipment, studies, and patients.
• Complete competencies and educational requirements, attend departmental meetings and in-services, and support teamwork.
• Help prepare and maintain the department to meet regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with departmental computer systems, procedures, and equipment upgrades.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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