ECHOCARDIO TECH REG

Covenant Health; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Registered Echocardio Tech for their Cardiac Diagnostics department in Jackson Square, Tennessee. The role includes providing diagnostic cardiac ultrasound imaging and maintaining imaging equipment. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Medical Sonography program, with a strong understanding of patient needs across all age groups. One year of clinical experience is preferred, and CPR certification is required. The position involves variable hours, offering flexibility in work schedules.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technologic or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of adult, geriatric and pediatric patient needs.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic cardiac ultrasound imaging.
• Calibrates and maintains imaging equipment.
• Assists physicians in obtaining records.
• Collects quality assurance data.
• Adheres to hospital policies and regulations.

Skills

Calibrates imaging equipment

Maintaining imaging equipment

Knowledge of bio-psychosocial needs

Clinical experience

Certification in CPR

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Sonography program

Job description

Overview

Registered Echocardio Tech, Cardiac Diagnostics

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.

• 301 licensed beds
• 25 ICU beds
• 8 step-down beds
• 38 emergency suites
• 2 cath labs
• 1 electrophysiology lab
• 8 LDRP suites
• 205 active and courtesy physicians
• 1,192 employees

Job Objectives: Provide diagnostic cardiac ultrasound imaging.

Recruiter: Rachel Dudek-Fleming || [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Calibrates, adjusts and maintains imaging equipment and reports equipment failures.
• Consistently meets standards as determined by MD interpreting the images.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures and regulations as they relate to the imaging services.
• Keeps abreast of new and approved methods of imaging through independent study and continuing education.
• Assists physicians in obtaining records.
• Properly identifies records and images.
• Assists with collection of quality assurance data.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists with transporting of patients when needed; restocking and ordering of supplies; and other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum, skill lists and/or standards.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge/Skills:

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technologic or Respiratory Therapy or have experience qualifications that meet requirements for registry from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Knowledge of the bio-psychosocial needs of adult, geriatric and pediatric patients is essential. Special knowledge is required in growth and development needs of pediatric/geriatric patients where applicable.

Experience:

One year of clinical experience in the primary area of assignment is preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

Must hold current registration or have documentation of re-application for registration as a diagnostic cardiac sonographer technologist with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or CCI registry-level credential. Must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or be recertified during the orientation period.