Echo Tech​/Ultrasound​/Full Time-Days​/Miami Valley Hospital South

Position Summary

General Summary/Responsibilities:

• Independently performs diagnostic cardiac echocardiology procedures utilizing proper techniques and protocols.
• Works under their scope of practice and in accordance with registry in the operation of equipment.
• Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Cardiopulmonary Department.
• Exercises professional judgment in the performance of duties in order to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• May perform other cardiology procedures in other modalities based on departmental needs. Will have on call responsibilities.

Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

• Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
• Pediatric/Adolescent (1 – less than 18 years)
• Adult (18 – 64 years)
• Geriatric (65 years & older)
• All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
• Not Applicable

• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Reports to work as required.

• Minimum Level of
  
  Education Required:
  
  Associate degree
• Additional requirements:
  
  Type of degree:
  Allied Health
• Area of study or major:
  Ultrasound/Sonographer
• Preferred educational qualifications N/A
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• CPR Certification required within 30 days of hire

• Minimum Level of Experience
  
  Required:
  
  No prior job-related work experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
• Preferred experience:
  
  Three years of clinical experience in all facets of echocardiography and demonstrate appropriate competencies.
• Other experience requirements: N/A

• Proficient in performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images for physician interpretation
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Proficient in Cardiology Information Systems