Echo Technician/Cardiac Sonographer
US-ID-Twin Falls
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Req #: 100786
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: At St. Luke's, our team of imaging professionals' pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. Sign on Bonus eligible for external hires! New Grads Welcome! What You Can Expect: * Schedule: Full-Time, Special Weekend Shift, Friday-Monday, 10 hour shifts with special weekend shift pay differential applied! * 8hr or 10hr shift * Participate in call rotation with minimal call back rates * Workload: 6-7 patients per day in an 8-hr. shift and 7-9 patient in a 10-hr. shift * Equipment: Epic CVx and Canon Aplio 500 * EPIC medical Record * Phillips Intellispace Cardiovascular reporting system * Patient population: Adult, Pediatric, and Congenital * Inpatient and outpatients * Strong Safety and People-Centric Culture Minimum Qualifications for this Role: * Education: Associates degree or experience in lieu of * Licenses/Certifications: * American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification. * Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification (ARDMS). For more information, please contact Koree McGrady at mcgradyk@slhs.org or 208-388-7220. Responsibilities: * Responsible for preparing patients and diagnostic equipment for imaging procedures. Explain procedures to patients. * Collect key information from the patient, family, provider, and records necessary for interpretation of the study(s). * Perform Saline Contrast Study (bubble studies) as necessary. * Provide necessary reports and maintain echo records, charges, and files. * Maintain equipment and supplies. * Ensure the proper exam is being performed. Consult provider as needed. * Participate in call rotation as assigned. * May lead and mentor others, acting as the first point of escalation. Performs the most advanced tasks with little to no supervision. * Performs advanced ECHO procedures (e.g. TEE, 3-D, etc). * Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: * Education: Associates degree or experience in lieu of degree * Experience: 0 years' relevant experience. * Licenses/Certifications: * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. * Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CCI) OR Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer certification (ARDMS).
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