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Roper St. Francis Echocardiograph Tech NR - Cardiopulmonary Services - Mount Pleasant, Summerville, West Ashley, Downtown Charleston in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
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Call 3-4 week nights/month, Approximately once every 5th or 6th weekend
Rotates between all four hospitals, as needed.
Job Summary : The Non Registered Echocardiograph Technologist adheres to and carries out the policies, procedures, standards, and objectives of Roper St. Francis Healthcare and the Echocardiography Laboratory. Professionally performs m-modes, 2-D echocardiograms, color flow doppler, pulse wave doppler, continuous wave doppler, pedoff doppler, transesophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms and any other procedures performed in the department. Must have good communication skills and technical knowledge.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education and Experience: Must satisfy any one of the following four:
2 year allied health degree + 12 months of ultrasound experience Completion of an accredited ultrasound program (Diploma program, AS program or BS program) Bachelor’s degree + 12 months of ultrasound experience Credentialed in another ultrasound modality: RCS, RCCS, RVS
Licensure/Certification: Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. Candidate is strongly urged to become registered in the field of Cardiac Ultrasound either through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with the credential of Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or through the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) with the credential of Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
Primary Source Verification: www.ardms.org , www.cci-online.org
Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound theories, practices and procedures to provide quality care and exams for patients. Must show demonstrated ability to perform and preliminarily interpret all cardiac ultrasound modalities performed in the department. Must demonstrate accuracy in recording technical information, history and test results. Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and co-workers. The ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skilled in preparing and maintaining records accurately. Ability to verbally communicate well. Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Other: Employees working at St. Francis Hospital may be responsible for performing the following additional procedures: Electrocardiograms (EKGs/ECGs), Cardiac Stress Tests, Holter Monitors, Holter Scanning and Event Monitors. Employees working at other facilities may be responsible for performing other modalities as well. Some of these modalities include but are not limited to vascular ultrasound and abdominal ultrasound.
Contacts :
Board members, physicians, hospital staff, patients, family members and visitors.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Afternoons/Evenings (United States of America)
Department:
Cardiopulmonary Services - Electrocardiography (EKG) - Roper Hospital
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .