Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist (Per Diem)

Responsibilities

• Prepare, on a daily basis, test data and distribute such to the appropriate physicians for interpretation.
• Contact physicians regarding the outstanding status of reports, to maintain a turn-around of 24 hours.
• Educate the patient, using age appropriate guidelines, before each procedure, in an understandable manner; regarding the diagnostic procedure that is to be performed using good customer services techniques.
• Review the medical record, before each procedure, and validate the presence of a physician order.
• Prepare patient and perform M-mode, 2-D echocardiogram and cardiac Doppler procedures within 24- hours of receipt of the request, utilizing age appropriate techniques.
• Facilitate the training of the echo staff as preceptor, or assist the preceptor in the assurance of staff competency and job specific performance.
• Prepare preliminary reports for echo studies, pending final reports, to improve patient care by decreasing response time for results.
• Assist the cardiologists in the data evaluation and storage equipment, facilitating comparative studies to assess the patients current status.
• Perform vascular studies, both venous and arterial, if cross-trained. These include, but are not limited to carotid, venous Doppler and arterial studies.
• Perform all activities with a patient focused attitude and incorporate customer service in every aspect of related duties.
• Cooky the student intern program with the associated schools for diagnostic training. Evaluates students and maintains the appropriate records.
• Clean equipment between patients, and covers with proper linens.
• Maintain and inventory level and orders supplies, as needed.
• Absorb On-Call rotation for after-hours and weekend coverage.
• Communicate with physician, regarding reports, pending studies and any critical result which requires intervention.
• Maintain patient records, patient logs, and submit monthly statistics for the vascular section.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic procedures and instruct outpatients on proper registration procedures.
• Submits charges and credits as needed for completed or canceled procedures.
• Performs PM on equipment and troubleshoots problems.
• Evaluates equipment for upgrade and replacement.
• Complies with infection control and safety procedures.
• Conducts QA/PI for the echocardiography studies.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular training program.
• RCT registered or eligible preferred.
• BLS certification.
• One year experience in all phases of echocardiography testing.
• Telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, and printer operation.
• Echocardiographic ultrasound machine, vascular ultrasound machine, PVR, various computer systems, PACS, wheelchairs, stretchers.
• Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred:
• Assume on-call as needed,
• Strong basic medical knowledge, with emphasis on cardiac ultrasound and cardiology,
• Good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently, capable of supervising and prioritizing in a fast paced environment,
• Ability to participate intra- and inter-departmental activities and perform in a team environment.
• Contacts HMH employees, patients and visitors
• Working Conditions General diagnostic high volume, high stress environment
• Extensive employee and outside contacts
• Works indoors in a well lighted and ventilated area
• Some direct exposure to contagions and chemicals, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed
• Willingness to work with realization that errors and incompetence may have serious consequences to patients
• Physical Demands Long periods of sitting with frequent standing or moving to other areas
• Constant verbal communication in person or using the phone
• Frequent reading of physician orders, prescriptions and medical records
• Bending, lifting, pushing and lifting heavy objects occurs occasionally
• Transporting patients or equipment as needed
• Mental Demands Ability to read and concentrate frequently to check accuracy
• Requires the flexibility to perform activities due to interruptions and changes in schedule, and demand
• Ability to deal with stress of dealing with internal and external customers, frequent interruptions, and working on multiple tasks
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and unbiased attitude when dealing with the staff
• Work requires the ability to memorize detail, alertness and skill in the area of practice
• Organization in a high pressure environment
• If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
• HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.