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Echo Tech

Echo Tech

CompanyVanderbilt Health
LocationTullahoma, TN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad

Requirements

  • Must be capable of operating Ultrasound related equipment
  • Must perform varied ultrasound procedures
  • Must operate the PACS and utilize radiographic supplies per department standards
  • Must be competent in an OR setting with knowledge in sterile technique and various US procedures in the OR
  • Must demonstrate competency in high level disinfection in accordance with hospital policy
  • Must implement care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner to ensure the delivery of quality care according to age specific guidelines ranging from infancy to geriatrics
  • Must adhere to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling
  • Must demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to Compliance and Ethics Program
  • Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – Certification – Others
  • Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

  • Participates in after-hours and weekend Call for the Ultrasound department
  • Identifies each patient, reviews orders for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis)
  • Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to Radiologists and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure
  • Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s order
  • Adheres to all department/Hospital safety procedures for patient and material handling

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.