Echo & Vascular Ultrasound Tech

Overview

About NHRMC

NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community to outstanding health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200 physicians.

With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients and community.

About the Job

Location: New Hanover Medical Group

Department: NHMG-Myrtle Grove Radiology

Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.4

Work Schedule: 8HR DAY

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

What You'll Do

Summary:Works under the general direction of the Radiology Manager this employee produces two dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures for use by Physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart.

Responsibilities:

1.Explain procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient2. Attach electrodes to patient's chest to monitor heart rhythm and connects electrodes to electrode leads of ultrasound equipment3.

Adjust equipment controls according to physician's orders and areas of heart to be examined4. Key patient information into computer on equipment to record on video cassette and strip printout of test5. Start ultrasound equipment that produces images of real time tomographic cardiac anatomy and adjusts equipment to obtain quality images6.

Move transducer, by hand, over patient's hear areas, observes ultrasound display screen and listens to Doppler signals to acquire date for measurement of blood flow velocities7. Print pictures of graphic analysis recordings and removes videocassette for permanent record of internal examination8. Measure heart wall thicknesses and chamber sizes recorded on strip printout or keys commands into computer to measure thicknesses and changer sizes of heart on videotape and compares measurement to standard norms to identify abnormalities in heart9.

Measure blood flow velocities and calculates data such as cardiac phsicology and valve areas for evaluation of cardiac function by physician10. Review test results with interpreting physician11. Print daily encounter forms, perform reminder calls and enter data into the proper Radiology exam recording system as directed by the Manager12.

Supervise the CT/Vascular Tech Assistant13. Serves as Lead Technical person in Vascular lab

Position Requirements

Credentials:Education:

Associate degree

Other information:1. Education: Associate degree or equivalent from a two year or technical school or six months to one year related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience2.

Licensure / Certifications: Registered DiagnosticCardiac Sonographer (RDCS), American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS), CPR/BLS certified3. Experience: NoneDemonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.Performs other duties as assigned.Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.

Other Information

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.

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