Job description

FCPP Cardiology
Summary

The Echo Technician plans, delivers and evaluates patient care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of the Director and/or designee. Functions as a team member providing communications with other health team members in Radiology, Special Procedures, Cardiac and Vascular Lab, and Invasive Holding areas. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Performs and monitors echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) procedures. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.

Responsibilities

• Use of non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers and blook vessels to produce images known as echocardiograms.
• Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography.
• Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients concern and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
• Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning, selects appropriate imaging device.
• Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution.
• Monitors the patient s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist.
• Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or cardiologist.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.

Education

Required: Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School

Experience

Required: 6 months in clinical setting

Preferred: 2 years

Certifications

Required: Registry eligible and BLS.

Preferred: RDMS or RDCS

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.32 - $54.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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