Echo Technician/Cardio Sonographer

Job description

Description
Weiser Memorial Hospital--rated as one of Idaho's best places to work--is looking to hire a part-time Echo Technician/Cardio Sonographer to join our team.
The Echo Technician/Cardio Sonographer independently performs 2-D echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler, and color flow imaging tests according to departmental policies, procedures and professional standards.
Weiser Memorial Hospital, a PERSI employer, offers a competitive benefits package in addition to continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
• Idaho State Retirement (PERSI)
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Discounted medical services
• Medical and dependent care savings plans
• Guaranteed life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Air St. Luke's Membership

Weiser Memorial Hospital participates in eVerify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Weiser, ID, is located in Western Idaho, minutes away from I-84 and offers a lower cost of living than the national average, including nearby Boise. Weiser is well-known for its many rivers, access to outdoor recreational areas, and as the host of the annual National Old-time Fiddlers' Contest & Festival.
Responsibilities:
• Performs echocardiograms and related imaging tests.
• Verifies and evaluates diagnostic orders, clarifies confusing or incomplete orders.
• Prepares and positions patients and imaging equipment in a safe, competent and productive manner, incorporating age-specific factors as appropriate.
• Assists physician with stress echo and transesophageal echo (TTE) procedures.
• Follows appropriate testing procedures, integrates and relates data generated by testing procedures and assesses questionable or erratic results.
• Documents all required information according to policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all entries on patient records contain all required data.
• Ensures that information is legible, accurate, and complete for charging purposes.
• Completes all appropriate image storage and patient charges.
• Maintains department equipment readiness and demonstrates competency on all equipment.
• Completes periodic equipment evaluation, cleans and sterilizes equipment each shift, properly assembles equipment and ensures proper orientation through calibration or through manufacturer’s manuals.
• Ensures adequate supply of materials and equipment needed for daily needs.
• Ensures patient safety through awareness, education, and infection control.
• Practices aseptic techniques with all designated procedures.
• Uses PPE when necessary.
• Facilitates effective communication among departmental staff to ensure interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to patient care.
• Reports significant changes to nurses, physicians, director, and oncoming shift practitioners as warranted.
• Ability to make good independent decisions during assigned shift within scope of certification and established hospital policies and procedures.
• Requires good interpersonal communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
• High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
• Technical Training in Echocardiography or related field required.
• Six months to one-year echocardiography experience preferred.
• Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer. (RCS) or registry eligible, must obtain registration within six months of employment.
• Current BLS required.