North Okaloosa Medical Center ยท 4 weeks ago
Echo Tech PRN
Crestview, FL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNorth Okaloosa Medical Center is seeking an Echo Technologist who performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety and comfort while collaborating with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging for effective patient care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines
Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams
Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less
Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure
Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care
Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality
Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols
Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists
Demonstrates competency in age-specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required
Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques
Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams
Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols
Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting
RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required
BCLS - Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required
Preferred
RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred
RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Company
North Okaloosa Medical Center
North Okaloosa Medical Center is a 110-bed facility that provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients in Crestview and surrounding communities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashraf Ali
ACEO
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