Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technician

Responsibilities 

Use of non-invasive procedures to examine heart valves, chambers and blook vessels to produce images known as echocardiograms. 

Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography 

Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients concern and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure 

Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning, selects appropriate imaging device 

Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed 

Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation 

Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution 

Monitors the patient s physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist 

Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff 

Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation 

Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns to engineer, supervisor, and/or cardiologist 

Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement 

Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner 

Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge, and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services 

Education 

Required: Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School 

Experience 

Required: 6 months in clinical setting 

Preferred: 2 years 

Certifications 

Required: Registry eligible and BLS. 

Preferred: RDMS or RDCS 

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 

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