Echocardiograph Technician - 1202 - PRN
Job Description
Since 1971, Wilmington Health has been committed to the care and health of our community in Wilmington as well as all of Southeastern North Carolina. Wilmington Health is structured as a multi-specialty medical practice with primary care providers integrated into the system. In this way, Wilmington Health is able to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the care of all our patients. Wilmington Health is committed to using collaborative, evidence-based medicine in providing the highest quality of care to the patients we serve.
Performs cardiac echocardiograms as ordered by the physician.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Includes the following but other duties may be assigned:
- Prioritize and evaluate patient orders
- Prepares patient and explains procedures to patient; answers questions carefully and completely
- Perform diagnostic echocardiogram procedure in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physician
- Follow prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
- Maintain ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition
- Maintain examination rooms and work areas. Order and stock all ultrasound and vascular lab supplies
- Maintain accurate department records, reports and files as directed
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications
Required:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completion of accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program
- RDMS
- Experience in cardiovascular pathology
- BLS/CPR certification
ADA Physical Demands:
Rarely (Less than .5 hrs. /day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs. /day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs./day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs./day)
Physical Demand | Required? | Frequency |
Standing | Continuously | |
Sitting | Frequently | |
Walking | Continuously | |
Kneeling/Crouching | Rarely | |
Lifting | Rarely |
Echocardiology Tech Competencies
General
- Customer Service
- Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
- Teamwork/Process Focus
- Dependability/Punctuality
- Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
- Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
- Quality/Quantity
- Initiative
- Safety/Housekeeping
- Organizational Skills/Time Management
- Med/IV
- Computer Knowledge/Skills
- Procedures
- Triage – Phone and Face to Face
- Specimen Collection
- Assessment Skills
- Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance