MountainView Regional Medical Center ยท 2 days ago
ECHO TECH - PRN - AN
Las Cruces, NM
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMountainView Regional Medical Center is looking for an Echo Technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures. This role involves ensuring patient safety and comfort while collaborating with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging.
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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
Company
MountainView Regional Medical Center
MountainView Regional Medical Center specializes in brain and spine surgery, reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery and open-heart surgery.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hummer
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