Echo Technologist PRN

PRN/As Needed position with a schedule of 7am-5:30pm.

About the role

The Echo Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician. This role ensures the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment and serves as a role model and clinical resource for the staff. The Echo Technologist responds in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, 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.
• Maintain proper documentation of HLD disinfection of TEE scope 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.
• Transport patients to and from the radiology department safely.
• 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 obtained/maintained according to hospital policy.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga, featuring comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include:

• Cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment.
• Intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation.
• A state-of-the-art neurosurgery program.
• OB-GYN services.
• A level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.