Echo Tech Per Diem Varied

Overview

As a condition of employment with CHA-Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, all employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status in accordance to the state mandate orders.

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

Professional Requirements

Reporting to the Manager, demonstrates ability to perform Echocardiography studies on infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics patients. Ability to assist/perform cardiac stress testing and scan Holter tapes, and ability to maintain accurate patient records.

Position Summary:

• Performs Echocardiography studies as medically prescribed by a physician, and demonstrates proficiency in routine, stress, dobutamine, and transesophageal studies. Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy of pre-mature infants.
• Performs all necessary measurements and calculations prior to presentation of the study to the reading cardiologist.

• Assist or performs cardiac stress testing (i.e. pharmacological and/or exercise tests).

• Maintains accurate logs and records of all procedures, and insures the proper and complete billing of procedures and tests. Maintains an accurate video library of all tests performed.
• Maintains a current knowledge of all current echocardiography techniques, trends, and equipment as it relates to the specific age and size of patient.
• Cleans and performs all quality control of equipment, and ensures all preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifies the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assesses skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked below: Infant (x ) Pediatric (x ) Adult (x ) Geriatric (x ).
• Demonstrates ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the job without direct supervision, including the ability to make decisions within certain prescribed limits on essentially procedure-oriented operations where the decision making involves good judgment rather than requiring independence of thought and the exercise of significant subjective discretion. Includes the ability to establish work priorities to meet established deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

• Certification as an Echocardiograph Technician, with minimum one (1) years’ experience in all modalities of Echo testing, including continuous wave Doppler, M-Mode, two-dimensional, Pulsed wave Doppler, and color-flow Doppler.
• One-year previous experience in Pediatric Echo required.

• Previous experience in Holter scanning and cardiac stress testing.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to assist/perform stress testing (must demonstrate competency within 30 days from date of hire).

• Possesses EKG Interpretation- Certification of Completion (must have 30 days from date of hire).

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:

• N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• BLS
• Fire Card

Disclaimer, Compliance and Service Language:

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY: Consistently supports compliance and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.  All Directors, Managers and Supervisors are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments.

SERVICE & QUALITY: In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our patients, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

WORKPLACE SAFETY: In addition to defined working conditions and physical requirements, employees are accountable for working safely; following established policies & procedures; utilizing all designated protective personal equipment (PPE) and/or safety equipment assigned for task; and reporting all injuries and hazards to their supervisor immediately.  Supervisors and Managers are accountable for ensuring the safety performance of employees; applying consistent practices in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; providing guidance to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.