Echocardiographer II Methodist North

Position: Echocardiographer II | FT | Methodist North

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The Echocardiographer II is responsible for performing echocardiogram and exercise echocardiogram examinations, including color flow mapping, cardiac doppler imaging and 2-D m-mode, without the assistance of a cardiologist, on assigned patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Echocardiographer II is responsible for performing echocardiogram and exercise echocardiogram examinations, including color flow mapping, cardiac doppler imaging and 2-D m-mode, without the assistance of a cardiologist, on assigned patients. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• Performs routine, emergency, Doppler, and special (including Contrast Echos and TEE Echos) procedures on patients without the assistance of a cardiologist or other physician.
• Attends and participates in, as a member or chairperson, in departmental/hospital committees or group meetings as appointed or assigned. Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Demonstrates effective customer relations skills, promotes a positive work environment, and contributes to the overall team effort.
• In emergency situations, initiates code procedures, administers first aid or CPR as indicated.
• Cleans equipment; performs minor repairs; reports the need for any major repairs.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required
  - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Preferred
  - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Echocardiography 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required
  - Registered Cardiac Sonographer
  - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Required - HEARTSAVER
  - American Heart Association
• Preferred
  - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  - Adult Echocardiography
  - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Preferred
  - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  - Pediatric Echocardiography
  - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated competency in performing Echo examination in the designated area.
• Applies comprehensive technical knowledge to carry out more complex assignments.
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Ability to perform the preceptor role in the training of new echocardiographers.
• Demonstrates the ability to guide, teach, and mentor other techs and serve in a charge capacity.
• Ability to perform and assess vital signs and take appropriate actions if necessary.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to float throughout MLH sites and/or clinics to perform procedures if needed.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job, except that…