Parkridge East Hospital · 3 weeks ago
Echo Technologist
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expParkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility that provides a full range of medical and surgical services. They are seeking an Echo Technologist responsible for performing imaging procedures, ensuring quality patient care, and serving as a clinical resource for the staff.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Operate all department equipment safely and properly
Teach and mentor radiology students
Relay TEE Probe serial number to RN to document in patient record and enter into Merge for bidirectional tracking of scope used
Assure proper patient data is entered in Merge for reporting
Perform proper HLD disinfection on TEE scope
Maintain proper documentation of HLD disinfection of TEE scope in departmental log
Follow proper procedures for quality controls and HLD related to equipment and accessories
Demonstrate the ability to perform surgery and portable exams
Follow proper procedures for quality controls related to equipment and accessories
Follow department protocols for communicating with patients, doctors and coworkers
Transportation of patients to and from the radiology department safely
Demonstrate proper documentation concerning patient’s history
Demonstrate the ability to perform contrast media administration
Accurately follow physician orders, document completion of exam in Meditech, scan documents, and verify images in Merge
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a Diagnostic Echo Medical Sonography Program required
ARDMS or CCI registered or eligible, to be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
American Heart BLS obtained/maintained according to hospital policy
Preferred
Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance(tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Parkridge East Hospital
Parkridge East Hospital is a 120+ bed facility which provides a full range of medical and surgical services, such as orthopedics and robotic surgery in East Ridge.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jackson Crabtree
Chief Financial Officer
Cheryl Miller
RN, BSN, C-OB, C-EFM
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