What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technologist position at InterMed, P.A.?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Perform cardiac ultrasound exams as indicated.
- Obtain appropriate medical history from referring physician and patient.
- Request pertinent outside imaging and reports when indicated for correlation.
- Complete sonographer worksheets with all exams.
- Review images with Cardiologists
- Monitor ultrasound supplies and order as necessary.
- Maintain preventative maintenance on ultrasound system, keeping detailed records on file.
- Maintain all credentials with regard to IAC, (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission), and other regulatory agencies.
- Ensure proper documentation of IAC activities including meeting minutes, which must be held once per quarter.
- Additional duties as requested by management staff.
- Understands/utilizes all electronic and computer systems including basic trouble shooting.
- Adhere to the ergonomic safety policy and comply with the ergonomic established competencies.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of a recognized AMA school of echosonography or equivalent; national certification, (ARDMS, CCI) required. Experienced preferred.
- Must be Certified Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
- Current experience in all areas of cardiac sonography. Clinical competence in the delivery of care for selected patient populations. Must be familiar with current regulations. Excellent customer services are required
- Ability to use independent judgment and pay attention to detail
- Professional growth and development assumes individual accountability for adherence to work requirements. Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
- Ability to interact well with Cardiologist(s), Mid-level providers, patients, patient family members, and co-workers.
- Willing to work with others to accomplished shared objectives and goals
InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- American RegDiagMedSono
- Cardio Credential Intern
- Reg Diag Cardiac Sono