Registered Echo Technician

LE01 Phelps County Regional Medical Center; United States; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri seeks an Echo/Vascular Sonographer to provide diagnostic ultrasound services, including cardiac and vascular studies, and to communicate findings to the referring physician.

Graduate from a Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer program; eligible to sit for RDCS and/or RVT or equivalent. Must have at least one year of adult cardiac or vascular experience and BLS certification. The role requires standing, lifting, and occasional manual skills on site.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in diagnostic sonography with emphasis on cardiac and vascular studies.
• Ability to interpret sonographic findings and communicate with physicians.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment and safety during examinations.

Aufgaben

• Follows hospital policies to ensure patient safety and infection control.
• Performs echocardiography and vascular ultrasound examinations.
• Analyzes images and medical history to provide accurate findings.
• Communicates results to appropriate physician and maintains equipment.

Kenntnisse

Cardiac/vascular care

Ausbildung

Cardiac / Vascular Sonographer program

RDCS or RVT eligibility

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri. No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life‑saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

The Echo/Vascular Sonographer will provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice of the Echo/Vascular Sonographer includes cardiac and vascular procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, and as outlined in the departmental policy and procedure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, contrast agent administration, safe patient handling and movement, critical findings notification, etc. to insure that patient care is provided in an optimally safe environment.
• Performs clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
• Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Analyzes sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate supplies. This includes informing the appropriate person when equipment malfunctions, cleaning the US machines regularly including the filters and notify the appropriate person when department supplies need reordered.
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
• To include keeping the quality assurance up to date in a timely manner.
• Uses independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.

Education

• Graduate of a Cardiac\ Vascular Sonographer program required.
• Eligible to sit for the RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) and/or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International equivalent per the credentialing organization’s requirements.

Work Experience

• One year experience in Adult Cardiac or Vascular sonography required.

Certification/License

• RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) and/or RVT (Registered Vascular Technologist) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
• Must be registered in Echocardiography or Vascular Ultrasound within 18 months of hire.
• BLS through the American Heart Association.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Requires frequent standing for long periods of time, walking, and lifting up to 150lbs. It also involves pushing, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching. Considerable mental concentration for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

Constant exposure to infectious disease and other hazardous conditions.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!

Phelps Health serves over 200,000 residents in south-central Missouri. Phelps Health is county-owned, non-tax supported and is overseen by a five-member elected board. Phelps Health employs more than 1,900 people, including 100-plus providers. Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.