Cardiac Sonographer- Treasure Valley Hospital

Overview

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

• We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
• We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
• We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
• We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going—and the growing career opportunities for YOU.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

We are actively hiring a Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) to join our Cath Lab Team! This is a full-time opportunity, Monday-Friday schedule, 7am-330pm, no call.

Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) Responsibilities:

• Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) Conducts electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
• Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
• Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
• Assures that patients are properly screened, and assessments are performed prior to procedures.
• Follows emergency procedures when indicted.
• Assures images are properly processed and sent for interpretation.
• Maintains current and competent through continuing education seminars, membership in professional organizations and review of current literature and memos.
• Assure that the equipment is clean and in good working condition and reports all equipment problems.
• Adheres to and supports the established policies of the hospital.

Qualifications

Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited non-invasive cardiovascular program.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required, minimum 3 years of direct experience preferred.
• Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), preference with direct Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) experience.
• ARDMS Registered

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