Echo Tech Certified or Echo Tech Non Certified - Roper Hospital - Charleston, SC - Shift Day/Evening

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Job Summary : Adheres to and carries out the policies, procedures, standards, and objectives of Roper St. Francis and the Echocardiography Laboratory.

Professionally performs m-modes, 2-D echocardiograms, color flow doppler, pulse wave doppler, continuous wave doppler, pedoff doppler, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and any other procedures performed in the department.

Must have good communication skills and technical knowledge. Oversees technical performance of those not registered. Teaches others cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiac ultrasound techniques.

Must keep abreast of new advances.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Experience : Must satisfy any one of the following four :

2 year allied health degree + 12 months of ultrasound experience Completion of an accredited ultrasound program (Diploma program, AS program or BS program) Bachelor’s degree + 12 months of ultrasound experience Credentialed in another ultrasound modality : RCS, RCCS, RVS

Licensure / Certification : Must retain active registry status through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).

Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Primary Source Verification : ARDMS and / or CCI

Knowledge / Skills : Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound theories, practices and procedures to provide quality care and exams for patients.

Must show demonstrated ability to perform and preliminarily interpret all cardiac ultrasound modalities performed in the department.

Must demonstrate accuracy in recording technical information, history and test results. Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and co-workers.

The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skilled in preparing and maintaining records accurately.

Ability to verbally communicate well. Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

Other : Employees working at St. Francis Hospital may be responsible for performing the following additional procedures : Electrocardiograms (EKGs / ECGs), Cardiac Stress Tests, Holter Monitors, Holter Scanning and Event Monitors.

Employees working at other facilities may be responsible for performing other modalities as well. Some of these modalities include but are not limited to vascular ultrasound and abdominal ultrasound.

Contacts : Ability to deal with board members, physicians, hospital staff and visitors in a tactful and diplomatic manner.

Will have frequent contact with employees, physicians, patients, and family members.

Work Demands / Environment : Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping. Frequent lifting / moving patients.

Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands / arms.

Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and / or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.

May be required to take call and / or work weekends / holidays based on the needs of the department. Must be able to work alone, be on-call after normal working hours, weekends, and holidays (24 hour call).

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

Days / Evenings (United States of America)

Department :

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