Echo Tech, Full Time
Job Description:
Overview Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Grass Valley California. The hospital has been providing compassionate quality health care to residents and visitors of western Nevada County since 1958. As an affiliate of the nationally recognized Dignity Health system we ensure the highest standard of health care to our patients and have access to important regional resources throughout the system including the Dignity Health Heart & Vascular Institute the Dignity Health Neurological Institute of Northern California and the Dignity Health Cancer Institute of Greater Sacramento. With 787 employees 101 active medical staff and 21 Emergency Department beds Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital continually implements and upgrades its technology and recruits employees who understand the vital importance of kindness and compassion in the healing process.Responsibilities The Echocardiographer II performs diagnostic and stress ultrasound examinations of the heart using real time M-Mode doppler and color flow equipment for inpatients and outpatients; adult and pediatric. Additional responsibilites may include performing EKGS EEGs treadmill stress tests holter monitoring/scanning and telephonic arrhythmia monitoring for inpatients and outpatients; adult and pediatric. Knowledge of medical terminology. The Echocardiographer II competently and consistently performs the following1.1 Performs technically correct echocardiograms that are of high resolution and contrast quality per protocol1.2 Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology for echocardiographic diagnostic purposes.1.3 Maintains quality control procedures and records on echocardiographic equipment.1.4 Performs cardiac diagnostic cardiac procedures (EKGs, EEGs, holter monitoring/scanning, telephonic arrhythmia monitoring) per protocol for both inpatients and outpatients; adult and pediatric.1.5 Recognizes both abnormal EKG rhythms and cardiac abnormalities on echo that are potentially life threatening notifying appropriate person, RN or MD.1.6 Checks emergency resuscitation/crash cart equipment daily and assures availability for procedures.1.7 Performs all job duties as necessary as mandated in the job description for Cardiology Technician. May perform EEGs only after training and competency evaluated.1.8 Performs clerical duties of processing all EKGs, treadmill stress tests, echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, holter monitors and telephonic arrhythmia monitors to include billing, filing, and distribution per protocol for each procedure.1.9 Assists with scheduling of departmental procedures. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity TheftAdoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adultsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentRetirement ProgramsWellness ProgramsQualifications REQURES:current BLS Healthcare Providereither ARDMS certification or a CCI certification.Knowledge of medical terminology. PREFERS:Graduate of a program for cardiovascular technology preferred.R-CVT or RDCS equivalent desired.Completion of basic arrhythmia course preferred.Computer skill with Words, Meditech preferred.One year acute care ultrasound experience preferred. Pay Range$51.77 - $67.49 /hourEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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