Echo Tech - Cardiodiagnostics - Per Diem 8 Hours - Variable Shift
Echo Tech - Cardiodiagnostics - Per Diem 8 Hours - Variable Shift
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POSITION SUMMARY
Performs all cardio-diagnostic ultrasound procedures to the specifications and standards established by the departments Medical Director. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attends Continual Medical Education as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization to maintain current RDCS licensure.
- Attends in-service classes as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization.
- Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
- Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
- Documents examination history on patient documents unusual conditions and/or limitations records the examination time and technologist identification.
- Effective proficient in entering or searching patients in PSS Order Control. Download ECHO Images and archive all procedures in the DRS PACS programs in a timely manner.
- Lifts and transfers patients.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information.
- Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager. Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the pediatric adolescent and geriatric patient(s) in order to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning and technical factors. Provides educational information to family members as required.
- Responsible for quality imaging including proper technical factors and patient positioning. Demonstrates knowledge competency of Echocardiogram imaging techniques.
- Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of Echo examination equipment (Echo machine and archive equipment)
- Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation education departmental and interdepartmental performance.
- Reviews Echocardiogram Lab / Cardio-Diagnostic requisitions verifies examination with doctors orders and checks patient history and special instructions. Greets patients verifies their identity and explains procedure.
- Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned works overtime as directed.
- Will abide by HIPAA regulations to access protected health information as defined by his/her VP/Director/Manager to be necessary for his/her job classification.
EducationMinimum (Required)High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of RDMS approved school in Echocardiogram sonography or equivalent.
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Preferred (Not required)Minimum of one year experience as an echocardiogram technologist is preferred.
Pediatric and neonatal imaging experience preferred.
Experience in obtaining adult pediatric and neonatal cardiac imaging.
Licenses and CertificationsMinimum (Required)Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) successfully passing both Sonography principles and instrumentation (SPI) examination & Adult Echocardiography.
Basic Life Support
Preferred (Not required) Passing the Pediatric Echocardiography is preferred
Pay Transparency
The hourly rate range for this position is $34.18 - $44.87. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal State and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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