Echo Vascular Technologist
The posted compensation range of $31.92 - $46.29 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
The Registered Echocardiography Technologist and Vascular Sonographer performs non-invasive echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound procedures on patients aged 16 years upwards. Echo procedures include TTE, including 3D and strain, Stress Echo, and assisting Cardiologists with TEEs and 3D TEE on both outpatients and inpatients. Vascular procedures include Carotids, Ao, AAA, SMA, RENALS, PORTAL/HEPATIC, VENOUS UPPER AND LOWER EXT, ARTERIAL UPPER, LOWER EXT, GRAFT, STENTS, DIALYSIS IMAGING, TCD on both outpatients and inpatients as needed. On call as needed
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Uses two patient identifiers to ensure accurate patient identification.
Compares physician's orders to requisitions for accuracy.
Obtains accurate medical history and completes the appropriate worksheet.
Performs comprehensive clinical assessments and all diagnostic echocardiographic laboratory examinations, including:
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
3D echocardiography
Strain imaging
The use of Ultrasound Enhancing Agent
Stress echocardiography with treadmill or dobutamine
Assists with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) with or without UEA and or 3D, as ordered by the Clinician.
Perform clinical assessment and all diagnostic Vascular Sonography examinations including:
Carotids, Aorta, AAA, Renal Duplex, Hepatic/Portal, SMA, Celiac,
All types of STENTS and Grafts,
Arterial and Venous sonography upper and lower,
Segmental pressure exams and stress arterial,
other tests as determined by the Technical and Medical directors of the lab.
Utilizes cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Recognizes the significance of all visualized structures, differentiates normal from abnormal findings, and identifies artifacts.
Coordinates work schedule with supervisor and front desk to ensure workload coverage and that studies are performed in the proper order based on urgency (STAT, pending discharge, or held over from the previous day).
Prioritizes the safety, mental, and physical comfort of the patient while under the technologist's care.
Maintains a daily log of patients seen and accurately bills each patient.
Follows established lab protocols, but is able to deviate when clinically necessary.
Completes all measurements and the structured report accurately.
Maintains ultrasound equipment and work areas, and keeps the room stocked with necessary supplies.
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members and students.
Observes and reports any changes in the patient's condition during testing or any unusual findings to the cardiologist.
Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers, physicians, and other departments.
Uses all diagnostic, computer applications, and communication equipment efficiently and safely.
Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Sonography institution and credentialed in Echocardiography Sonography (ARDMS or CCI)
AHA BLS-CPR
One of the Following within one (1) year of hire:
Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS) or
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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