Registered Echo Tech-PRN

Performs echocardiographic testing and procedures in a hospital setting. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs such testing as 2-Dimensional Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography, Contrast Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Bubble studies. Demonstrates competency in ensuring patient safety at all times. Effectively communicates with patients, family members, hospital staff and physicians. Provides appropriate patient care and anticipates patient/family needs and comfort. Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Serves a population newborn through geriatric. Required to participate in rotating call schedule with a 30 minute response time. Required to participate in rotating holiday schedule. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Knowledge of cardiac sonography. Basic computer skills Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Competent in contrast usage. Experience with stress echocardiography REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: Integrity: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing. The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System. Compassion: A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact. Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations. Accountability: Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues. Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes. Respect: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population. Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation. Excellence: Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making. Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes. Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects. Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Graduate of approved medical sonography program PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1 year experience REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Registered with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in the field of cardiology (RDCS/RCS) or within 6 months of hire. Healthcare Provider BLS - if BLS is not American Heart Association BLS is required within three months of hire PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: N/A We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.