Echo and Vascular Tech Reg

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Completes echocardiography studies. Provides backup to the EKG Technicians by performing EKG, treadmill stress tests and application of Holter monitoring equipment as needed. Reviews the results of the procedures to assure quality studies have been obtained and consult with other disciplines as required to communicate results and patient status as necessary to ensure optimal service.

• Completes echocardiography studies. Provides backup to the EKG Technicians by performing EKG, treadmill stress tests and application of Holter monitoring equipment as needed. Reviews the results of the procedures to assure quality studies have been obtained and consult with other disciplines as required to communicate results and patient status as necessary to ensure optimal service.
• Effectively identifies predictable problems and plans assigned tasks as needed.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates activities to facilitate appropriate responses.
• Communicates the patient’s condition and/or change to appropriate staff and/or physician, as needed.
• Ensure appropriate processing of results of echocardiography testing per policy and procedure.
• Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
• Prioritizes and plans all work steps to ensure success; considers time, supplies, and support required from other individuals and departments in setting up work plan and completing duties.
• Participates and facilitates in the case management process and cost containment for patients.
• Consider all available options and makes appropriate decisions.
• Assists in the containment of hospital costs through appropriate use of supplies, recovery of patient charges, and conservation of supplies.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient’s progress and discharge planning needs to appropriate hospital and medical staff.
• Evaluates patient progress in light of the plan of care and coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve Department objectives and maintain good employee relations and collaborative integration of the health care team.
• Maintains harmonious relationships with staff members, providing support and assistance to ensure quality customer service.
• Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled in order to meet needs of the department.
• Seeks and accepts input from Directors/Supervisors regarding interpersonal relationships that affect the department’s harmony and serviceability.
• Demonstrates accountability for direct patient care activity.
• Follows established procedures for all treatments, performance of procedures, and medication administration.
• Implements prescribed treatments accurately and in timely manner.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates activities to facilitate appropriate responses.
• Documents all aspects of patient care efficiently and effectively.
• Ensures documentation and charging of resources/supplies.
• Assures that results of testing procedures are entered into the patient medical record in a timely manner.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• (RDCS) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or (RCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer

No Travel Required

2 years experience Required Years of Experience

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits
  for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work
  programs for paid time…