Tech Echo- Registered - Cardiovascular Services - Part Time - Days

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services in southern Michigan and Ohio. A national leader in treatment of heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital is also a pacesetter in Michigan for obstetrics, emergency care, intensive care, controlling infections and organ donation.

Position Summary

Perform cardiac imaging and other non-invasive cardiology procedures as performed by the Metro department where assigned.

Accountabilities

1. Performs cardiac sonographic imaging and all necessary functions required to complete the procedure for interpretation

2. Interacts with cardiologist and physicians as necessary for completion of the procedure 

3. Performs cardiac stress testing on patients with complete knowledge of different stress protocols and the computerized capabilities of the equipment used to perform the test

4. Performs holter monitors and event monitors 

5. Performs outpatient EKGs

6.  Takes call for echoes and TEEs after hours  (as needed for inpatient facilities) 

7.  Serves as a resource for other technologists, students and hospital staff

8.  Accepts shifts where assigned within the Metro Region

9.  Performs other duties as directed.

• Education: Associates’ degree in cardiovascular technology with a focus in cardiac imaging and/or  5 years experience in the field of echocardiology
• Skills:  Must be able to cope with stressful situations and handle deadlines in a demanding, fast paced medical environment. Must be competent in use of facility communication systems and equipment (e.g. phones, fax machines, etc.) Must be able to input and retrieve information from radiological or other medical equipment and computerized systems. Must be able to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries. Must communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals.
• Years of Experience: 2
• License: Must be registered as a diagnostic sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and must maintain active registry status. If not registered, must become registered within one year (see addendum).
• Certification: Must have CPR certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Associates’ degree in cardiovascular technology with a focus in cardiac imaging
• Skills: Cardiac Sonography, Stress Testing, HolterMonitoring, Knowledge of heart rhythms
• Years of Experience: 5

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to differentiate colors, tolerate exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, and operate cardiac, ultrasound equipment, controls, machinery and desk machines.
• Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves.  Gowns and Masks as needed.
• Physical Demands:  Must be able to move about department and between workstations.
• Must be able to frequently move, lift and/or carry medium weight objects and materials.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio.  For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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