Cardiovascular Technologist - New Rates - EvergreenHealth Monroe

Wage Range: $55.05 - $88.45 per hour. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation, such as shift differentials and premiums may be available for this role. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, applicable education and internal equity.

Benefit Information:
Choices that care for you and your family

At EvergreenHealth Monroe, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cafeteria Discounts
• Free parking

EvergreenHealth Monroe, a small semi-rural acute care hospital has fantastic opportunities. Working together, we exist to serve the changing health care needs of our community. We will provide personalized patient care known for quality and excellence with a healing environment through caring relationships. Multiple opportunities for cross-training to other nursing departments for further nursing professional development exist. Come join our dynamic nursing team and learn all that EvergreenHealth Monroe has to offer!

OUR MISSION:
EvergreenHealth will advance the health of the community it serves through our dedication to high-quality, safe, compassionate, and cost-effective health care.

OUR VISION:
EvergreenHealth will create an inclusive community health system that is the most trusted source for health care solutions

OUR VALUES:
Compassion - We care for and about our patients, families, and each other
Respect - We respect the beliefs and values of everyone we encounter
Excellence - We strive for excellence in all we do
Collaboration - We work in partnership and believe every voice makes a difference
Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community

JOB SUMMARY:
Produces images of the heart muscle and functioning by setting up ultrasound equipment, attaching electrodes to chest and equipment, operating and adjusting equipment, recording cardiac data and measurements for all in patient and out patient adult and pediatric resting echocardiograms.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
Graduate of an AMA accredited school of allied health professions or equivalent. Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registered/eligible or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certified/eligible. Requires current Basic LIfe Support (BLS) certification.

OTHER DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS:
Scheduling outpatient exams, knowledge of strain and 3D imaging, GEVivid E9 and VE95 preferred. Previous experience in performing ultrasound examinations of the cerebral, peripheral and abdominal vessels preferred, or williness to be training within one year of hire. Participating in on call shift rotation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TECHNICAL

• Utilizes proper patient identification procedures prior to ultrasound examination, verifies physician orders, documents in medical record when appropriate, and performs procedures correctly per departmental policy and vendor guidelines.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the ultrasound equipment.
• Obtains and documents patient's history, documents lab work results, obtains patient's Imaging Services film jacket and physician orders.
• Delivers individualized patient care consistent with established standards of care, policies and procedures, and other regulatory standards.
• Explains procedure to patient and identifies patient’s significant other's need for patient education; provides education or identifies appropriate resources to the patient.
• Performs sonographic studies as required, records results on film or as appropriate, demonstrates anatomy and pathology to Radiologist during real time examination.
• Remains knowledgeable of all current departmental policies and procedures and protocols.
• Performs routine maintenance duties in the Cardiovascular Department.
• Observes equipment for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to Supervisor.
• Updates patient's film history and charges patient's account through hospital computer system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Completes department specific competencies per DOH requirements and hospital policy, including CME requirements.
• Monitors patient flow and adapts schedule according to shifting priorities
• Participates in "on-call" duties with other Cardiovascular Technologists. Per Technologist qualifications, may participate in “on-call” duties in general Ultrasound.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the department utilizing established infection control techniques which promotes quality patient care.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Performs other duties as required.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth Monroe and United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 3000.

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