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Insight Health Systems · 5 months ago

Registry Echocardiograph Tech

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

Insight Health Systems is dedicated to providing quality healthcare and achieving health equity in the Bronzeville area of Chicago. The Registry Echocardiograph Tech will perform diagnostic echocardiographic studies, assist in procedures with cardiologists, and ensure high-quality patient care while adhering to hospital protocols and standards.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT and routine echocardiogram procedures while implementing procedural standards and protocols

Ensures that all echo procedures are completed within the designated time frame

Documents appropriate assessment on all patients and documents all information on the technician sheets

Specific reasons for limited examinations must be documented

The Echo Technician assumes the responsibilities specified by the Director of Cardio Vascular Lab or Medical Director, and is responsible for the performance of clinical examinations and other assigned tasks

Performs echocardiographic studies to include evaluating cardiac structures and identifying abnormalities as ordered by the physician for diagnosing heart ailments

Analyzes echocardiographic studies by measuring cardiac chambers, wall thickness, and evaluating cardiac valve function

Communicates with the cardiologist on echocardiographic studies discussing any questions in regard to each patient study as required

Processes echocardiographic studies in accordance with established departmental standards

Responsible for call coverage assignments, responds to requests for call-in duty for STAT testing

Responsible for the daily technical operation of the laboratory and is able to prioritize assignments

Responsible for working with the Medical Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care

The technician completes competencies in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment and report equipment problems to appropriate staff

Provides for patient comfort and safety for all procedures

Adheres to hospital policies for infection control and transducer cleaning

Patients remain under the technologist care from the time of their arrival in the echo lab adhering to patient care and echo lab standards

Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work environment

Takes responsibility for accurately recording all procedures on hard copy as well as the department log book

Insures that appropriate procedure has been ordered and charged

Complies with OSHA or other regulatory body standards and infection control standards and policies

Documents in the inpatient chart that the study is completed and gives preliminary results exactly as stated in the department protocol

Takes responsibility for and conveys outpatient test results precisely as stated in the department protocol

Maintains neat and clean work area

Maintains policies for cleaning of equipment, including all probes and filters

Reports equipment malfunctions, operational problems and inventory depletion immediately to clinical engineering and Manager of department

Adheres to hospital regarding routine inspection and testing for electrical safety of all existing equipment

Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals

Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change

Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality

Demonstrates knowledge of CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement)

Maintain educational requirements

Models behaviors supportive of cooperation and teamwork

Communicates well with all members of the team

Participates in CQI team projects

Collaborates data for the QA program and ICAEL (Inter Societal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories) accreditation process

Attends Cardiac Cath conferences

Attends and participates in department cardiology staff meetings

Assists in facilitating completion of projects, including accrediting bodies

Participates in maintaining professional growth, self-development objectives, and skill enhancement

Assesses own educational needs and planning, implementing strategies learning plan to meet knowledge deficiencies

Develops a learning plan and tracks progress on a learning log

Independently schedules self to complete the required certifications i.e. CPR

Actively participates in hospital wide related activities

Participates in departmental recognition and socialization activities

Attends all departmental staff meetings

Participates in efforts to improve productivity in the department

Participates in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue in the department

Submits ideas for reducing expenses or adding revenue

Qualification

Echocardiographic testingCardiovascular technologyAnatomyB.C.L.S./CPR certificationOrganizational skillsOral communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Successful completion of an ultrasound/echo technology or cardiovascular technology accredited program that includes verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in echocardiographic testing or completion of a formal two year program or equivalent in another allied health profession or completion of a bachelor's degree unrelated to echo technology

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of all echo department equipment and their protocols

Three years experience required for adult and pediatric echo's

B.C.L.S./CPR required

Excellent organizational skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others and provide problem-solving skills

Ability to anticipate patient, employee, and department needs

Benefits

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

Company

Insight Health Systems

Glassdoor3.8

When it comes to treating patients and developing medical expertise for worldwide application, there is a need for tremendous insight.

Founded in 2008

Warren, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.insightsurgicalhospital.com/

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