Registered Echosonographer

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus

Full-time position : 80 hours bi-weekly

Day shift

Job Overview :

This position is responsible for performing Transthoracic Echocardiograms, TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler, etc., as well as processing corresponding paperwork and charging. This position also participates in the training, direction, and education of new technologists and students when applicable, and participates in quality and process improvement activities.

Job Requirements :

Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program, in Allied Health

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

RDCS designation from ARDMS or RCS designtion from CCI.

Highly developed understanding of cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics

Clinical experience in a related field

Clinical hours during training

Job Responsibilities :

Works with the cardiologists / Lead Techs to ensure that the quality standards are being met.  Reports any equipment, PACS, or report data issues.  Ensures patient safety.

Timely processing and verification of images and accompanying paperwork and / or computer work such as echo measurements, data entry into reports, critical findings, charging, etc.

Helps with other department duties as necessary :  works with nurses, technicians, and clerical staff and is a team player.  Takes call if applicable.

Demonstrates competency :  Provides clear and accurate technical images. Takes appropriate and accurate measurements. Able to inject Echo contrast and Agitated Saline per protocol and image appropriately. Conveys to the physician any necessary information.

Answers phone promptly and communicates with all customers appropriately.  Seeks resolutions to requests, whether adding additional testing or needing reports.  Explains delays to patients.

Other Job-Related Information :

Wearing lead aprons for all procedural Echo testing that is required within and / or near X-Ray Generating Equipment.

Working Conditions : Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Occasionally

Hearing : Conversation - Frequently

Hearing : Other Sounds - Frequently

Interpersonal Communication - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Thinking / Reasoning - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity : Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following :

Serve : ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients / guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel : ALWAYS…

Respect : ALWAYS…

Value : ALWAYS…

Engage : ALWAYS…