Echo Tech, Cardiac Diagnostic

Freeman Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking an Echo Cardiographer to perform and interpret echo and stress echo tests with a focus on timely workflow and patient safety. The role involves direct collaboration with physicians, accurate dictation, and maintenance of equipment and supplies.

The candidate must hold ARDMS RDCS certification (RVT/RDMS accepted with echo experience) and obtain AHA BLS within 30 days. This on-site position requires professional presentation and adherence to infection prevention

Qualifications

• ARDMS RDCS certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Echo Tech Skills Lab annually by transcript due date.

Responsibilities

• Perform echo and stress echo tests in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure accurate dictation of tests performed.
• Maintain crash carts and order supplies as needed.
• Follow infection prevention, hygiene and appearance standards.
• Demonstrate good customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

ARDMS RDCS certification

RVT or RDMS accepted

BLS certification

Job description

What You'll Do:

Determines priority for timely completion of tasks. Delivers direct and indirect therapy and tests as directed by physician and in accordance with the objective and policies of the hospital. Consults with the physician on unusual issues or policy decisions. Schedule: Monday through Friday, Days. 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing echo and stress echo tests in a timely manner and with professionalism toward the patient and their family
• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of dictation of tests preformed
• Responsible for maintenance of crash carts and ordering of supplies as needed
• Appropriate infection prevention, hygiene and personal appearance are practiced
• Demonstrates good customer service skills and communicates and works effectively with others

Requirements:

• Current Echo Cardiographer Certification through ARDMS as RDCS. RVT and RDMS would be accepted with previous echo experience or certification through CCI as RCS, RCCS. RVS and CCT would be accepted with previous echo experience. Employees with appropriate training to fulfill echo tech responsibilities on or before 04/25/2017, will continue to qualify.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers within 30 days.
• Echo Tech Skills Lab annually by transcript due date.

Freeman Perks and Programs For eligible full time and part time employees Freeman offers a wide variety of career opportunities, a great work culture and generous benefits, most starting day one! Health, vision, dental insurance Retirement with employer match Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation Milestone payments with longevity of employment Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flex time off (FTO) Extended Sick Pay Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.