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Echo Tech $5K Sign-on Incentive

Valley Medical Center
Renton, Washington, US
Full-time

Job Description :

TITLE : Echocardiography Tech

JOB OVERVIEW : Responsible for performing transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, assisting physicians in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms and assuring quality test results to assist physicians with the diagnosis of cardiac disorders.

ROLE : See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job description.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT : Echocardiography

TYPE : Non-exempt

HOURS OF WORK : Variable

RESPONSIBLE TO : Manager of Clinical and Ancillary Services

PREREQUISITES :

RDCS or equivalent (RCS or CRCS)

Current BLS

Two (2) years of experience in echocardiographic imaging preferred.

ACLS preferred

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Ability to calculate complex formulas involving ratios and percentages using the metric system.

2. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures or government regulation.

3. Ability to write clearly and legibly.

4. Effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, staff members, vendors and the general public.

5. Ability to explain complex concepts in a calm and clear manner.

6. Ability to analyze and problem solve, taking into consideration a wide variety of variables. Interpret a variety of information sources and come to logical and accurate conclusions.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS : See generic job description for clinical support partner

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Generic Job Functions : See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner

B. Unique Job Functions :

Work at a technical level, using echocardiography ultrasound equipment to produce high quality test results.

Assist cardiologists in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms.

Independently perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms on adult and geriatric patients.

Monitor and identify patient care needs in adult and geriatric patients and respond appropriately.

Provide patient education at an appropriate level for each patient.

Maintain open communication with the cardiologists and other staff as needed.

Perform routine cleaning and quality checks on echocardiography equipment.

Maintain an orderly and clean work area.

Complete test results, assuring quality standards are achieved, and provide to cardiologist in a timely manner.

Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines.

Perform work in compliance with Echocardiography Department policies and protocols.

Job Qualifications : PREREQUISITES :

PREREQUISITES :

RDCS or equivalent (RCS or CRCS)

Current BLS

Two (2) years of experience in echocardiographic imaging preferred.

ACLS preferred

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