ECHO/Vascular Tech, PRN -- St. Luke's Patients Medical Center

ECHO/Vascular Tech, PRN -- St. Luke's Patients Medical Center

Title: ECHO/Vascular Tech, PRN -- St. Luke's Patients Medical Center
Location: Pasadena - (St. Luke's Patients Medical Center)
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Responsible for cardiovascular ultrasound imaging and other cardiovascular non-invasive testing which promotes safety and well being of all patients within the system. The individual will need to complete position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame, and must be flexible with his/her work schedule and be available for call coverage. This position involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits.

Position Responsibilities:
Service Standards
* Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
* Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
* Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
* Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
* Applies the Mission, Vision, and Values of Patients Medical Center to personal practice and commits to service excellence.

Communication
* The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required
* Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
* Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.


Safety
* Follows all safety rules while on the job.
* Reports "near misses", as well as errors and accidents promptly.
* Corrects minor safety hazards.
* Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
* Attends all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.

Quality Improvement
* Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
* Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.

Fiscal Responsibility
* Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.

Job-Related Skills
* Demonstrates ability to operate cardiovascular imaging equipment and produce quality images according to department protocol for interpretation by the cardiologist.
* Basic knowledge of EKG lead placement and stress testing.
* Must be proficient in the following ultrasound procedures: TTE, TEE, Stress ECHO, Carotid Ultrasound, Arterial Ultrasound and Segmental Pressures, Venous Ultrasound, and EKG.
* Independently follows department imaging protocols and obtains high quality cardiovascular studies for interpretation by cardiologist.
* Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and effects of disease process to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield and to obtain necessary diagnostic information as a part of cardiovascular imaging process.
* Completes department appropriate technologist worksheet.
* Maintains patient records and logs in accordance with department policy.
* Maintains equipment and reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
* Independently maintains accurate digital images/worksheets within PACS archive system.
* Perform other duties as required
Education
* Required: Candidate must be a graduate of cardiovascular ultrasound program. Vascular registry required with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Vascular registry eligible candidates may substitute experience for formal ultrasound education. Vascular registry eligible candidates must obtain vascular registered status within six (6) months of job description acceptance. BLS required.
* Preferred: Echocardiography registry
* Maintains education and development appropriate for position without management follow-up.

Experience
* Required: Must possess minimum of 1-3 years technical experience in cardiac and/or vascular ultrasound.