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Adult Echocardiographer/Echo

Company name
The Westerly Hospital

Location
New Haven, CT, United States

Employment Type
Full-Time

Industry
Healthcare

Posted on
Mar 02, 2021

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Sr. Manager, Cluster Lead or Assistant Chief tech, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality Echo images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the cardiologist. All duties are performed in accordance with departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. To meet the staffing needs of the department, as necessary, Heart and Vascular staff may be assigned at any of the YNHH Heart and Vascular locations, regardless of your regularly assigned work location.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities

1. Performs quality and efficient ultrasound exams in order to assist with a patient's diagnostic work-up

1.1 Follows routine protocols and/or physicians specific prescriptions. Repeat of examinations due to non-compliance or poor quality is minimal as observed by manager / supervisor or physician review.

2. Provides accurate and compassionate patient care in order to ensure service excellence, patient cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.

2.1 Identifies patients and exams accurately 100% of the time according to departmental policy as observed by supervisor or other hospital staff.

3. Performs various record-keeping tasks in order to ensure department goals are met, medical record documentation accuracy, and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.

3.1 Demonstrates a mastery of end user computer skills of the CPAC and clinical scheduling system by accurately and independently performing related tasks such as exam scheduling, completion, document scanning etc.

4. Participates in various learning opportunities in order to further personal knowledge/skills and assists with teaching or training others.

4.1 Proactively seeks opportunities to further one's career, knowledge, and expertise through job related seminars, IFE courses, advanced degrees/certifications, or membership in professional societies, etc.

5. Employee follows established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties in order to ensure a safe environment.

5.1 Operates equipment and performs job related duties in a safe manner, following policies and procedures, to minimize risk of injury to patients.

Demonstrates an understanding of body mechanics and use of patient lifting devices when appropriate.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required to meet one of the following:

AS degree and graduate of an accredited (CAAHEP) School of Diagnostic Sonography.,

AS degree and graduate of an accredited Allied Health program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction.,

Graduate of Bachelor's program with an additional requirement of 12 months of full time Diagnostic Medical Sonography instruction.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine echocardiography.

LICENSURE

RDCS/CCI in echocardiography certification is required. RVT is required if the technologist will be performing vascular studies as well.

CPR certification also preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Proficient in routine ultrasound imaging techniques, above average knowledge of computer / PAC applications, good organizational and communication/customer service skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Must be able to lift (patient transfers) and push 40 lbs (portable US equipment).

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The Westerly Hospital
Website : http://www.westerlyhospital.com

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