Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare Echocardiography Technologist in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ3161 Employment Type: Per Diem Shift: Rotating Hours Per Week: As scheduled
Hiring Range : $42.84 Flat rate
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
Sets up and adjusts all imaging equipment and manually maneuvers transducers to perform exams.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures.
Performs routine and complex studies and assists in a variety of imaging procedures.
Recognizes significant structures, artifacts, pathology and equipment limitations.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.
Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, and patient data/history).
Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms and any other areas in department.
Responsible for the independent operation of sonographic equipment
Cardiac Sonographers must be self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, cardiac pathology, and new procedures as they evolve.
Assists in cardiac protocols, policy and procedures.
Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.