Cardiac Sonographer PRN

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga is seeking an Echo Technologist for PRN/as-needed coverage. The role focuses on performing echocardiography procedures and supporting patient care in a diagnostic imaging environment.

Responsibilities include operating department equipment, ensuring data accuracy in Merge, performing TEE-related steps, disinfecting scopes, and maintaining logs while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver high-quality imaging services.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 proper procedures for quality controls related to equipment and accessories.
• Follow department protocols for communicating with patients, doctors and coworkers.
• Transportation of 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.

Education

Graduate of a Diagnostic Echo Medical Sonography Program

ARDMS or CCI registered or eligible

American Heart BLS obtained/maintained according to hospital policy

Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred

Job description

PRN/As Needed

7am-5:30pm

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Echo Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Echo Technologist is responsible for performing a variety of imaging procedures ordered by the physician. The Echo Tech is responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a diagnostic/therapeutic environment. This individual will serve as a role model and clinical resource for the staff. They respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff, or patient issues.

What you will do in this role:

• 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 proper procedures for quality controls related to equipment and accessories.


• Follow department protocols for communicating with patients, doctors and coworkers.


• Transportation of 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.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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 benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services


• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services


• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing


• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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