Registered Echocardiography Technician MSMH – Catholic Health Careers

Job Description

Facility: Mount St. Mary’s Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.010000

Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7am-5pm, possible 8am-6pm. Rotating weekends, call and holidays

Summary:

Performs ultrasound and doppler procedures specific to the visualization of the heart, it’s structures and corresponding blood flow. Studies may be obtained bedside, during stress testing, or TEE.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION
• Associates Degree in Allied Health field, as determined appropriate by the Director of the department.
• Certified by the ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or by CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer required

EXPERIENCE
• Clinical exposure/experience in an echocardiography certification program required
• Three (3) years’ experience including TEE, stress echo, and pediatrics preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
• Answer telephones
• Balance figures
• Compile statistics
• Develop office procedures
• Maintain filing systems
• Maintain logs
• Maintain patient charts
• Research information
• Schedule appointments
• Adding Machine
• CRT
• Calculator
• Computer Peripheral Equipment
• Diagnostic equipment
• Fax
• Photocopier
• Typewriter
• Word Processor

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
• May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances
• Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
• Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• Handles emergency or crisis situations
• May perform emergency care
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Required Protective Equipment
• Eye Protection
• Face Protection
• Gown
• Lab Coat or Apron
• Mask
• Non-Sterile Medical Gloves