Echo/Vascular Tech. ($5000.00 Sign-On Bonus) (PT Wed-Fri Days)

SUMMARY

To provide high quality ultrasound studies in an efficient and timely manner. Must have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and vascular system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic measurements, and visualization of blood flow using 2D, M-mode, color-flow and spectral Doppler.

• Performs high quality ultrasound exams of the cerebral and peripheral blood vessels

• Uses patient identification techniques to identify patient, uses the worklist and ensures safety and privacy during all procedures

• Able to adequately explain test procedures and answer patient questions regarding ultrasound exams

• Independently performs Echocardiograms, Carotid doppler, and Lower/Upper extremity venous studies according to policy and procedure

• Comply with all IAC standards for the echo/vascular laboratory as applicable

• Able to recognize emergent results and give a preliminary report to the reading cardiologist and/or referring physician's office

• Able to transfer studies from the ultrasound machine to the PACS storage for the reading cardiologist to interpret in a timely manner

• Able to navigate through the ultrasound reporting system and help solve basic problems with the system

• Merge studies to the appropriate order if needed

• Place study in patient folder with patient name, medical record number and physician name

• Print and edit studies in the reporting system

• Burn CD's for echo/vascular studies as needed

• Clean and sanitize equipment and work area after each patient use and as needed

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes patient worklist appropriately
• Able to troubleshoot equipment for minor repairs
• Initiate technical support when needed for ultrasound machine and/or storage system
• Able to maintain adequate par values of supplies and restock as necessary for ultrasound rooms
• Answer unattended departmental telephones as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have excellent critical thinking and decision making skills
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including excellent customer service to both patients and co-workers

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

• Registered with ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS/AE) and/or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or with CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Vascular Sonographer (RVS) with >2 years clinical experience, preferred
• Must have current CPR certification or within 3 months of hire

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCIENCE, ART & SERVICE OF MEDICINE

Customer Service: Enhances the customer experience, good communicator, listens to others, professional and ethical, tactful, respectful, positive attitude, service oriented and responsive to staff and customer needs, focused on customer satisfaction

Teamwork: Works well with others, cooperative

Problem Solving: Identifies problems and seeks solutions, has vision for new improved processes, creative, innovative

Initiative: Self-motivated, seeks opportunities for improvement

Responsibility/Accountability: Willingness to adapt to change, takes ownership of daily operations, meets deadlines, follows-through, strives for excellence, dependable

Leadership: Leads by example, role model, inspires others with positive attitude, motivates, flexible thinking, receptive to new perspectives, advises others on appropriate action, ability to make sound decisions, has long-term focus