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Job Description:
Job Title: Echocardiography Technologist - PRN
Provide minimum availability of 1 day (12 hours) per week including weekend (Sundays).
7A-730P
Job Description:
Performs echocardiograms under the administrative supervision of the Director of Cardiovascular Services and the medical/technical supervision of the physicians who interpret echocardiograms and department Medical Director. Possesses sound knowledge of echocardiography procedures. Collaborates with all other interdisciplinary services and team members. The individual will demonstrate competency based on observation and/or demonstration for all age categories treated within the Cardiac Service’s scope of practice. The individual will abide by all hospital wide policy and procedures, for example Guest Relations, Corporate Compliance, Mandatory Yearly in-services, continuing education units and other required in-services.
Performs echocardiographic examinations, pediatrics through geriatrics.
Communicates with all patient care staff regarding patients.
Responsible for the safe operation and daily maintenance of the echocardiogram machine.
Transports patients to and from Echo Lab when necessary.
Explains purpose and procedure of the echocardiogram to the patient and family members dependent upon age of the patient. Documents education.
Records all pertinent information on the proper echocardiogram forms/EMR.
Performs other Cardiorespiratory Care functions when necessary and individual is licensed appropriately.
Participates in department CQI activities and team projects. Provides input in ways to improve processes as appropriate.
Maintains CEU’s, attends department meetings/workshops, participates in Guest Relations activities.
Requirements:
Must be certified/registered in Echocardiography through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or at least minimum of 1 year experience in performing Echocardiography.
BLS
Minimum Experience Required: 1 year
Benefits: PRN (As Needed)
- Preventive Plan
- Retirement Plans
- Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.
Work Experience
Education
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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About BHS
Baptist Health System is a recognized leader in healthcare in San Antonio and South Texas.
Since 1903, Baptist Health System has been caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in San Antonio, south Texas and beyond. Baptist Health System is the first to bring robotically-assisted surgery to San Antonio, and the first to achieve Chest Pain Center Certification at all of our hospitals.
What you'll do
- The Echocardiography Technologist performs echocardiograms under supervision and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members. They are responsible for patient communication, documentation, and the safe operation of echocardiography equipment.
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