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Foundation Health Partners · 1 day ago

Echocardiogram Technician

Fairbanks, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40.08/hr - $64.13/hr

1+ years exp

Foundation Health Partners is seeking an Echocardiogram Technician to join their Cardiology team at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Alaska. The role involves performing echocardiograms, educating patients, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Health CarePrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers' orders

Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures

Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed

Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes

Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation

Prepares and maintains accurate documentation

Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable

Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements

Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance

Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors

Adheres to safety policies

Accountable for the ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities related to the practice

This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information

Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department

Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards

Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day

Qualification

RDCS certificationRVS certificationEchocardiography experienceBLS certificationHuman relations skillsEffective communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

2 years of experience

National certification as a RDCS with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or RVS with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International

BLS certification required

Clinical knowledge typically achieved with 1-2 years of experience

Effective communication skills

Human relations skills

Analyze data and solve problems

Minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting for Foundation Health Registry and Travel positions

Experience working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as an Ultrasound Technologist in the specialty area