Lead Echo Technician
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WE ARE INSIGHT:
AtInsight Hospital and Medical Center Chicagowe believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate loving expert and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team please apply now!
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the DirectorCardiologyand the technical direction of theCardiologist performs professional duties as LeadEchoTechnologist. Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring special handling or unusual techniques to apply sound waves for ultrasound diagnoses on individuals ranging in age from infancy to direct and indirect lead support for area personnel and coordinates activities with other departments. Maintainsechoimaging services in a confidential manner and in accordance with standards established in order toprovide andefficient and patient driven service.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner in accordance with the mission values and behaviors ofInsightHospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care service and kindness toward all patients staff physiciansvolunteersand guests.
DESCRIPTION:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports adverse signs to physicians.
- Operates all sonography equipment (Philips GEandSiemens) and performs sonographic examinations to produce high quality ultrasound images.
- Performs/Assists Physician with sonography related procedures. Prepares patient or the equipment whererequired. Like stress echo/Dobutamine echo/TEE and HRT mapping.
- Provides Cardiology services to Cardiac Stress testing ECG recording/Editing and Ambulatory Monitoring/Scanning according to established standards and policies.
- Positions and handles patients with a high degree of professional ethics care tact courtesy patience and safety.
- Maintains an awareness ofpatientsphysical andemotional condition recognize and report adverse signs to physicians or supervisory personnel and have knowledge of patient care and emergency care procedures.
- Complete all paperwork applicable to the information history and any other pertinent data to provide useful information pertinent to the examination and its interpretation.
- Provides orientation in theechosection.
- Provides statistical reports to DirectorCardiologyutilizingdata recorded in area.
- Prepares the department to apply andmaintainaccreditation throughIACIntersocietal Accreditation Commission.
- Organizesmaintains and reviews quality control and quality assurance programs and their proper documentation to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Participates in interviewing and selection process and provides orientation in the ultrasound section.
- Monitors all examinations so that all charges areaccurateand complete.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures related toechoaremaintainedand updated.
- Provides instruction in new protocols.
- Reviews time sheets ensures adequate staffing and controls overtime inechosection.
- Plans coordinates and controls staffing schedules room rotations and assignments.
- Provides lead support to personnel in theechoSection and provides input in performance appraisals of those employees.
- Assistsin the screening and scheduling of patients.
- Instructsecho techsandstudentin new protocols and equipment.
- Ensuressafe practices and techniques.
- Entersorders in Cerner Electronic Medical Record for all exams performed.
- Ensuressafe practices and techniques for patients and personnel.
- Keeps adequate records and assures proper patient identification inechosection for medical/legal considerations.
- Interacts in a professional manner.
- Transmits images and documentation toCardiologyPicture Archiving Communication System (CPACS)or ISCV.
- Assures that efficient patient workflowtimelyservice and special patient needs aremaintainedto ensure patient and physician satisfaction.
- Interacts in a professional manner with patients visitors and hospital staff regarding the services and operation of theechoSection.
- Maintains inventory of supplies in the office procedures accurately in the absence of clerical support staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGESKILLSAND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
A. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGESKILLSAND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Satisfactory completion of an AmericanRegistry for Diagnostic or Cardiovascular Credentialing Internationalrequired.
- Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) preferred.
- RDMS preferred in at least two categories (abdomen and small parts).
- Three to five years experience in a largeCardiology/Echodepartment in a hospital atmosphere preferred.
- Experience in a lead role preferred.
Skills:
- Must have good oral/written communication skills and good customer service skills.
Abilities:
- Ability to effectively organize and demonstrate technical skills to lead theEchoSection.
- Must be able to organize multiple activitiesin order tomaintainan adequate flow of work within the ultrasound section.
- Must be able to deal effectively with patients staff supervisors and physicians.
Disclaimer:
The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees andare not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions tasks dutiesresponsibilitiesand requirements of employees so classified.Furthermore they do notestablisha contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.
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