Registered Echo Tech-Prn

Performs echocardiographic testing and procedures in a hospital setting. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs such testing as 2-Dimensional Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, Contrast Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Bubble studies.

• Demonstrates competency in ensuring patient safety at all times.

• Effectively communicates with patients, family members, hospital staff and physicians.

• Provides appropriate patient care and anticipates patient/family needs and comfort.

• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Serves a population newborn through geriatric.

• Required to participate in rotating call schedule with a 30 minute response time.

• Required to participate in rotating holiday schedule.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of cardiac sonography.

• Basic computer skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Competent in contrast usage.

• Experience with stress echocardiography

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:

• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.

• The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.

• Compassion:

• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.

• Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.

• Accountability:

• Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.

• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.

• Respect:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.

• Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.

• Excellence:

• Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.

• Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.

• Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of approved medical sonography program

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in the field of cardiology (RDCS/RCS) or within 6 months of hire.

• Healthcare Provider BLS - if BLS is not American Heart Association BLS is required within three months of hire

PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• N/A

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.