Echo - Echo Tech - Inpatient Registered - FT Days

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an Echo Technologist - Inpatient Registered for a full-time day shift at Baptist Medical Center South. The incumbent will operate the Echocardiography Lab and support the Stress Lab, using proper sonographic technique to assist in physician interpretations and reporting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ARDMS or CCI certification, BLS, and the ability to perform cardiac and neonatal cranial studies with accurate data preparation for medical records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.
• Active ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Echocardiography Lab and support Stress Lab.
• Use appropriate sonographic techniques per departmental protocols to demonstrate anatomy and pathology for physician interpretation.
• Perform cardiac and neonate cranial studies and prepare data for physician interpretation and medical records.

Skills

Reasoning ability

Independent judgment

Time management

Patient awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Diagnostic Ultrasound program (preferred)

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary

The Echo Technologist - Inpatient shall be responsible for operation of the Echocardiography Lab and support of Stress Lab. The Technologist shall utilize proper sonographic technique in conjunction with departmental protocols to demonstrate pertinent patient anatomy and pathology to assist the physician in interpretation. This individual shall be responsible for performance of all cardiac and neonate cranial studies and clerical functions associated with preparation of data for physician interpretation and reporting to the medical record. This position may have additional duties assigned that are in scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a School of Diagnostic Ultrasound preferred.

License / Certification

Active ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer required, BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Must have the ability to work within rigid time constraints.
• Must be aware of patient conditions at all times.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires 10% light work (lifting 20lbs max.) involving committee meetings and work performed at a desk handling administrative duties, and 90% of the work is lifting carrying pushing and pulling of patients, equipment and supplies while preparing and performing studies. The ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and balance are needed to setup and adjust equipment and in the positioning of patients. Continuously exhibits manual dexterity, mobility and ability to hear and distinguish colors. Continuous ability to communicate effectively and occasionally push, pulls or lift up to 150 lbs. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Visual acuity, both far (clarity up to 20 feet) and near (clarity to 20 inches) and distinguish color is vital to all aspects of these duties. Must be able to listen and respond to instructions from physician and staff. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Echo - Echo Tech - Inpatient Registered - FT Days Echo Technologist Inpatient Registered Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.