Echo Tech PRN

Organization

Electrocardiography (EKG)

Provides patient care through performance of a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, and technical procedures including angiograms, echocardiograms, nuclear stress procedures, treadmill procedures, Holter monitoring, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, cardioversions, patient recovery, and patient teaching.

• Knowledge to obtain and interpret Echo images
• Transesophageal Echo and storage, cleaning and logs of probe
• EKG interpretation
• Placement of Holter monitors
• Assist with treadmills
• Assist with patient recovery, education and teaching
• Radiation Safety
• Maintain imaging and burn CDs

• Compliance (Novice):
  Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
• Patient Documentation (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Echocardiography Technology (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate echocardiography technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Diagnostic Equipment (Novice):
  Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the use of diagnostic tools in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Supporting Colleagues:
Develops Self and Others;
Builds and Maintains Relationships;
Communicates Effectively. Delivering Excellent Services:
Serves Others with Compassion;
Solves Complex Problems;
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support. Ensuring High Quality:
Performs Excellent Work;
Ensures Continuous Improvement;
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements. Managing Resources Effectively:
Demonstrates Accountability;
Stewards Organizational Resources;
Makes Data Driven Decisions. Fostering Innovation:
Generates New Ideas;
Applies Technology;
Adapts to Change.

Responsibilities: (No specific responsibilities listed beyond those described above.)

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others

Relevant Work Experience

1 year

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.