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Echocardiography Technologist - PRN

Kentucky Staffing, Richmond, Kentucky, us, 40476

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Echocardiography Technologist - PRN

Provide minimum availability of 1 day (12 hours) per week including weekend (Sundays). 7A-730P Performs echocardiograms under the administrative supervision of the Director of Cardiovascular Services and the medical/technical supervision of the physicians who interpret echocardiograms and department Medical Director. Possesses sound knowledge of echocardiography procedures. Collaborates with all other interdisciplinary services and team members. The individual will demonstrate competency based on observation and/or demonstration for all age categories treated within the Cardiac Service's scope of practice. The individual will abide by all hospital wide policy and procedures, for example Guest Relations, Corporate Compliance, Mandatory Yearly in-services, continuing education units and other required in-services. - Performs echocardiographic examinations, pediatrics through geriatrics. - Communicates with all patient care staff regarding patients. - Responsible for the safe operation and daily maintenance of the echocardiogram machine. - Transports patients to and from Echo Lab when necessary. - Explains purpose and procedure of the echocardiogram to the patient and family members dependent upon age of the patient. Documents education. - Records all pertinent information on the proper echocardiogram forms/EMR. - Performs other Cardiorespiratory Care functions when necessary and individual is licensed appropriately. - Participates in department CQI activities and team projects. Provides input in ways to improve processes as appropriate. - Maintains CEU's, attends department meetings/workshops, participates in Guest Relations activities. Requirements: - Must be certified/registered in Echocardiography through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or at least minimum of 1 year experience in performing Echocardiography. - BLS - Minimum Experience Required: 1 year Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status, or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.