Job Description
Job Summary
Performs a variety of patient care duties and other professional activities as needed to facilitate patient care and treatment.
Performs under the supervision of an echocardiography technologist. Assists in monitoring the flow of patient activities in the department.
Essential Functions
- Performs basic echocardiograms supervised by an echocardiography technologist.
- Identifies and assists patients with questions about procedures.
- Prepares patients for exam and ensures patient safety in the absence of the echocardiography technologist.
- Obtains supplies for agitated saline and ultrasound enhancing agents as directed for administration by a certified technologist or registered nurse.
- Assists physician in the performance of diagnostic transesophageal echocardiogram procedures.
- Stock procedure rooms and carts with linens and supplies.
- Prepares preliminary report for Echocardiography Technician to review.
- Retrieves requisitions and delivers to designated areas.
- Assists patients to restrooms or with bedpans and urinals as needed.
- Assists with administrative duties
Physical Requirements
Requires the ability to lift and carry 40 pounds. Frequent walking, standing, bending and pushing.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. 1 year clerical experience required, medical clerical skills preferred. Level II radiologic technology students, nursing students and NA students are excellent candidates.
Venipuncture experience preferred.
About Us
Atrium Health is one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region's largest primary care network.
A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.
We've been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors' offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.
Our focus : Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.
About the Team
Our Mission Statement, Vision and Values
Our Mission : To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.
Our Vision : To be the first and best choice for care.
Our Values : We recognize that employees are our most valuable asset. We have identified four core values we hold in the highest regard : caring, commitment, integrity and teamwork.
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