Echo Technician
ChenMed
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Tampa, FL 33612
ChenMed
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Job details
Salary
From $40 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications
• Experience: • Echo Tech, 4 years (Preferred)
Full Job Description
The Echo Ultrasound Technician performs diagnostic sonography examinations utilizing ultrasonic equipment in various modes and techniques to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Performs diagnostic procedures applying prescribed methods of ultrasound technique.
· Produces diagnostic images using Doppler, abdominal or other ultrasound.
· Selects transducer and adjust equipment controls according to organ to be examined, depth of field and other specifications of test.
· Explains procedures to patients so they are well informed regarding the examination and address any of their concerns.
· Keys in test data and patient information into computer to maintain records of test results.
· Assists physician with ultrasound guided biopsies and/or invasive procedures.
· Maintains and calibrate equipment to insure accuracy of results.
· Updates all medical records to insure accuracy.
· Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
· Orients and mentor new staff members.
· Provides a safe environment for administering contrast material.
· Monitors quality control to assure accuracy of examination.
· Assists with transporting patients to and from room.
· Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
· Explains procedure to patients so they may understand what is being done to them.
· Prepares preliminary ultrasound report for physician.
Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
· Current RDMS or must be registry eligible and registered within one year of eligibility.
· Current state licensure or permit to practice medical imagining.
· Current Certification in Basic Life Support.
· Minimum two years working as an Imaging Tech.
· Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
· Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA:
· Bachelor’s degree a big plus.
· Minimum eight (8) years of experience.
· Used to an environment where there is indirect management (vs direct management responsibility).
· Graduate of an accredited program for Radiographers or Ultra sound sonographers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
Experience:
• Echo Tech: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Remotely:
• No