Echocardiographer II | PRN |Olive Branch
- Category
- Echocardiology
- Job Type
- Part time
- Job ID
- R-14585
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60034145 - Echocardiographer II
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
The Echocardiographer II is responsible for performing echocardiogram and exercise echocardiogram examinations, including color flow mapping, cardiac doppler imaging and 2-D m-mode, without the assistance of a cardiologist, on assigned patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Performs routine, emergency, Doppler, and special (including Contrast Echos and TEE Echos) procedures on patients without the assistance of a cardiologist or other physician.
- Attends and participates in, as a member or chairperson, in departmental/hospital committees or group meetings as appointed or assigned. Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
- Demonstrates effective customer relations skills, promotes a positive work environment, and contributes to the overall team effort.
- In emergency situations, initiates code procedures, administers first aid or CPR as indicated.
- Cleans equipment; performs minor repairs; reports the need for any major repairs.
- Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.
Education Qualifications
- Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
Experience Qualifications
- 1-3 years Echocardiography
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated competency in performing Echo examination in the designated area.
- Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to carry out more complex assignments.
- Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
- Ability to perform the preceptor role in the training of new echocardiographers.
- Demonstrates the ability to guide, teach, and mentor other techs and serve in a charge capacity.
- Ability to perform and assess vital signs and take appropriate actions if necessary.
- Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
- Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
- Ability to float throughout MLH sites and/or clinics to perform procedures if needed.
Licenses and Certifications
- HEART SAVER - American Heart Association
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiography American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Supervision Provided by this Position
- There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may occasionally demonstrate job responsibilities to other Associates.
Physical Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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