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Echocardiogram Tech
4 weeks ago
Shenandoah, United States
Shenandoah Medical Center
Full time
1. Essential Job Functions: - Perform imaging and non-imaging evaluations which may include echocardiography.
- Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients' concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.
- Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning; selects appropriate imaging device.
- Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.
- Uses good judgment when determining if the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnoses, or if additional imaging procedures are needed.
- Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
- Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution/manufacturer.
- Demonstrates a commitment to professionalism while undertaking all tasks and in all interactions with patients, clients, physicians, facility staff and the community at large
- Monitors the patient's physical condition during the course of the procedure; report patient change of status or emergency situations to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist.
- Recognize abnormal rhythms and immediately notify Physician or appropriate clinical staff.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation, including computerized documentation.
- Performs general office duties: maintains stock supplies, assists administrators in determining quantities for purchase, records procedure codes for billing purposes, and scheduling patients.
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Identifies problems with equipment and notifies appropriate resources for diagnosis and repair and assists with evaluation of new equipment.
- Demonstrates understanding of cardiac disease processes in order to obtain complete acquisition of images for clinical diagnosis by the reading cardiologist.
- Reports pertinent information or changes of patient's condition to physician, nurse and/or supervisor/senior tech incorporating age-specific information.
- Reports findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation.
- Records preliminary interpretation of studies on patient worksheet incorporating age specific information. Documents patient information and processes reports accurately and timely.
- Performs all related processing required for each completed study.
- Educates patients and/or patients' family regarding procedures performed and communicates effectively with patient and/or family.
- Uses the EMR with accuracy from a documentation standpoint and to enter all patient charges.
- Uses equipment and departmental resources appropriately.
- Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider.
- Ensures exam times are punctual and informs patients if exam will be delayed.
- Administers procedures in a timely and safe manner according to healthcare provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
- Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand washing and gloves.
- Follows proper procedures for use and disposal of radioactive materials.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Echocardiogram Tech
4 weeks ago
Shenandoah, United States Shenandoah Medical Center Full timeJob DescriptionJob Description1. Essential Job Functions: Perform imaging and non-imaging evaluations which may include echocardiography.Obtains patient history, explains procedures to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening policy and procedure.Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use; arranges...