Job ID: 0008RA

Tupelo

Clinical-Non Nursing - ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
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• Educational: The incumbent will participate in the training of new personnel. The incumbent will conduct/participate in in-service training classes.
• Clinical: The incumbent performs all aspects of echocardiography. (M-mode; 2- Dimensional; Spectral and Color Flow Doppler, Stress Echocardiography; assists with Trans esophageal Echocardiography;) Responsible for proper use of Telemedicine equipment used in pediatric echocardiography.
• Clerical: Responsible for proper charting, filing, and charging of all Echocardiography procedures performed. Responsible for Computerized Patient Scheduling on an as needed basis.
• Inventory: Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies needed for procedures performed.
• Performance Inventory: Participates in hospital and departmental on-going Performance Improvement activities and complies with actions taken as a result of those activities to assure high quality patient
  REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be registered in cardiac or vascular sonography; or nursing with training in echocardiography
• BLS required
• Basic and Advance Cardiology classes preferred
• Detailed knowledge of cardiac anatomy, cardiac disease processes and the effect of these disease processes on the cardiac structures and blood flow required.
• Must demonstrated the ability to perform detailed cardiac echo measurements and calculations to recognize cardiac disease processes
• Knowledge and use of computerized ultrasound and echocardiography equipment required
• Continued Education specific to Cardiology procedures and disease states required annually
• Proficiency in tele-tracking required
• Proficiency in adult and geriatric population while exhibiting excellent customer service
• Prepares echo lab for the following day (printing schedule, stocking supplies as needed, maintain a clean and organized work area)
• Must be proficient in McKesson Cardiology system; able to work up and complete reports accurately and timely

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