ECHOCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN 102662 - Simonette, John - Owensboro Health 2

• Job Summary

  • Performs echocardiogram exams according to departmental protocols using cognitive skills to identify, record,and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.

    Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of safety and a high reliabilityorganization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect,Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

• Job Responsibilities
  • Prepares preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required, according to establishedprocedures.
  • Provides proper documentation for each patient/exam.
  • Assists cardiologists with performing Transesophageal Echo studies and stress echo studies.
• Education
  • Associate's degree in Cardiovascular Technology required. A combination of education, training andexperience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) requiredwithin one year employment in this position. Certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Providerrequired within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Work Experience
  • 0 to 4 years progressive experience in a related field required. At least 3 years of experience inEchocardiography preferred.
• Complexity of Work
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to workin a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Personal Protective Equipment
  • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• FLSA Classification
  • Non-Exempt
• Disclaimer
  • This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• Additional Position Related Details
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    Physical Requirements
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      Activity and Frequency:
      • Bending/Stooping - Frequently
      • Climbing - Rarely
      • Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
      • Kneeling - Occasionally
      • Lifting/Moving Patients - Occasionally
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Never
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Frequently
      • Pushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - Never
      • Reaching - Frequently
      • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Never
      • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Frequently
      • Running - Never
      • Sitting - Frequently
      • Squatting - Occasionally
      • Standing - Frequently
      • Walking - Frequently
      • Audible Speech - Frequently
      • Hearing Acuity - Frequently
      • Smelling Acuity - Never
      • Taste Discrimination - Never
      • Vision: Depth Perception - Frequently
      • Vision: Distinguish Color - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Far - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Near - Frequently

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