Echo Apprentice

Nampa, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Provides high-quality efficient cardiac ultrasound evaluations and services using state-of-the-art echo modalities.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Science or Allied Health Field preferred. (Nursing Radiology Respiratory Therapy Cardiovascular Technologist etc.)

2. Must obtain within 90 days one of the following:

a. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

b. Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI);

3. Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk

4. Experience in M-mode 2D Imaging Color Doppler and/or Contrast Echoes preferred.

5. Working knowledge of Ultrasound Equipment digital archiving pediatric ultrasounds preferred.

6. Pediatric ultrasound training and experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Organizations Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.

2. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently scan all assigned age groups (Neonate Child Adolescent Adult and Geriatric as applicable).

3. Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

4. Maintains communication channels with supervisor regarding individual patient and physician needs to assure optimum outcomes.

5. Performs cardiac echo exams according to department protocols. Documents exam results on various media for permanent record and physician evaluation.

6. Edits Echo and clinical information according to cardiologist interpretations.

7. Works daily with interpreting cardiologist to provide both written and verbal clinical and procedural patient information.

8. Transesophageal echo studies in cardiovascular operating room.

9. Communicates clearly with patients and patients family members regarding the purpose and extent of each procedure.

10. After-hours call is require

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are 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 disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Provides high-quality efficient cardiac ultrasound evaluations and services using state-of-the-art echo modalities.SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:1. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Science or Allied Health...