Job description
At Memorial Hermann, we're about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our diverse employee population that develop and grow careers in a team-oriented environment focused on patient care.
Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.
Job Summary
This position performs echocardiograms to evaluate different aspects of the heart for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff as well as assists Management with supervisory responsibilities. Job Description
Four 10hr shift Mo-Th Overnight
*Must have echo and vascular certifications*
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Principal Accountabilities
Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Memorial Hermann learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.
Job Summary
This position performs echocardiograms to evaluate different aspects of the heart for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff as well as assists Management with supervisory responsibilities. Job Description
Four 10hr shift Mo-Th Overnight
*Must have echo and vascular certifications*
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiac Sonography Technology, Radiologic Technology, or Sonography Technology, preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support, required
- One (1) of the following required:
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
- Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) by the Cardiovascular Credentialing International; or
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Four (4) years of prior experience as a Cardiac Sonographer
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principal Accountabilities
- Performs echocardiogram on patients: Prepares patients for test, explains what will happen during the test, positions patients for the test, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
- Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department
- Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists. Responsible for orientation/mentoring for new hires or education for students.
- Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.
- Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists, and department support staff
- Enters and monitors patient data and health history as it is pertinent to the exam being performed
- Performs quality assurance on ultrasound equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
- Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department
- Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume
- Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues. Provides excellent customer service and escalates issues appropriately
- Responsible for supply management
- Participates in performance improvement activities established by Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
- Takes emergency calls within the department
- Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple exams at once. Can handle situations that require expertise, leadership and problem-solving.
- Performs other supervisory/lead related duties as directed.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
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