PRN Cardiac Echo Tech - Impactful Imaging Role

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to

9% of pay (based on years of service)

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Education support through GalenCollege

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga is seeking an Echo Technologist PRN to perform diagnostic echocardiography and related imaging procedures. You will support quality patient care in a diagnostic setting and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

You will operate department equipment, mentor students, document procedures, and ensure proper data entry and device hygiene. ARDMS/CCI eligibility and BLS are required or pursued within 6 months.

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.

Education

Graduate of a Diagnostic Echo Medical Sonography Program

Job description

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga is seeking an Echo Technologist PRN to perform diagnostic echocardiography and related imaging procedures. You will support quality patient care in a diagnostic setting and serve as a clinical resource for staff.

You will operate department equipment, mentor students, document procedures, and ensure proper data entry and device hygiene. ARDMS/CCI eligibility and BLS are required or pursued within 6 months.