Echocardiographer - Registered PRN

Hours of Work : Variable

Days Of Week :

Monday through Friday

Work Shift : Job Description :

Your Job :

Under the direction of the supervisor of non-invasive cardiology, the echo team performs all echocardiograms to include 2D, M-Mode, color Doppler, pulse wave Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, transesophageal echocardiogram, stress echo and other related examinations according to established standards an practices at a high technical level.

Your Job Requirements :

Graduate from an associate degree echo program and / or an accredited echo training program preferred High School Diploma and / or GED

Current American Heart Association ACLS preferred

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required

RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI) required

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with equipment including Philips ie33 and EPIQ, TEE probes (to include the sterilization process), and Epic preferred

Typing and computer skills preferred

Work Experience : 1 year hospital experience preferred

Job Summary :

Category B : Employee with patient care impact

FLSA : Non-exempt

Job Roles :

Assures proper patient identification and safety.

Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient.

Demonstrates understanding of universal precautions.

Demonstrates understanding of role in fire and disaster.

Participates in mandatory programs

Maintains organized and clean working environment.

Completes forms / records / logs accurately and maintains logs / records for procedures completed for billing.

Prepares echocardiographic worksheet for physicians review and interpretation.

Supports department Quality Assurance process through accurate, timely and complete data collection.

Demonstrates ability to work independently and maintains positive professional relationships with peers, physicians and customers.

Is able to complete assignments independently, to work as a team and can take instruction from supervisors, patients and vendors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

Resolves conflict and utilize chain of command to help drive appropriate outcomes.

Demonstrates sound knowledge in response to STAT calls and demonstrates the ability to prioritize both STAT and routine orders.

Demonstrates technical proficiency in all echo procedures.

Can utilize critical thinking skills to assess the patient’s condition to provide any additional views that will assist the cardiologist in the care / treatment.

Manages supplies and forms within the budget.

Participates in required and continuing educations. Attends or completes all mandatory facility and departmental education requirements.

Responsible for patient preparation to include assessing compliance with NPO status, patient transport, placement of electrodes, placement of blood pressure cuff, presence of IV access if needed, secures the use of EKG monitoring equipment, remains with patient at all times, offers assistance under the director of an RN, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Age Specific Care :

Children 12+ years – 18 years

Adults 18+ years – 35 years

Adults 65+ years

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

is a 262-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties in North Texas. We are an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center certified by The Joint Commission. We also were the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to receive the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award ®

for exemplary practice of medical-surgical units.

We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all individuals.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned :

Magnet®-designated hospital

150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by

Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

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