Cardiac Sonographer PRN

PRN/As Needed 7am-5:30pm

About the role

The Echo Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician. This individual ensures the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment, serves as a role model and clinical resource for staff, and responds to requests for information or follow-up with physicians, staff, or patient issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate all department equipment safely and properly.
• Teach and mentor radiology students.
• Relay TEE Probe serial number to RN to document in patient record and enter into Merge for bidirectional tracking of scope used.
• Assure proper patient data is entered in Merge for reporting.
• Perform proper HLD disinfection on TEE scope and maintain documentation in departmental log.
• Follow proper procedures for quality controls and HLD related to equipment and accessories.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform surgery and portable exams.
• Follow department protocols for communicating with patients, doctors, and coworkers.
• Safely transport patients to and from the radiology department.
• Demonstrate proper documentation concerning patient’s history.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform contrast media administration.
• Accurately follow physician orders, document completion of exam in Meditech, scan documents, and verify images in Merge.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Diagnostic Echo Medical Sonography Program.
• ARDMS or CCI registered or eligible (to be obtained within 6 months of employment start date).
• American Heart BLS certification (obtained/maintained according to hospital policy).
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.

Benefits

Parkridge East Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the facility

Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility in East Ridge, providing a full range of medical and surgical services, including orthopedics and robotic surgery. The hospital features:

• A 24/7 Emergency Department recognized by the Society of Chest Pain Centers as an Accredited Chest Pain Center.
• Obstetrical care and complex gynecological procedures.
• A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with specialized providers, including neonatologists, neonatal nurses, and respiratory therapists on site at all times.