Position Summary

Assists the physicians in echocardiography testing of the patients. Assists nursing personnel during clinical hours whenever possible. This individual will need to have a proficient knowledge of cardiac echo equipment. Will need to work independently and with the cardiology teams when needed.

Core Competencies

• Performs all duties and demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization.
• Consistently demonstrates commitment to customer service excellence in all interactions with patients, family members, visitors and other staff that are consistent with the Customer Service performance standards.
• Continually participates in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts. Demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively communicate (to include reading, writing, and speaking) to all patients, family members, visitors and other staff members with the expectation that each employee, within the context of their specific job duties, can read, interpret, understand, and communicate clearly and effectively in order to ensure proper understanding, all written/verbal communication are followed and information is shared appropriately.
• Demonstrates, maintains and upholds expectations set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct.
• Actively participates in the safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting patient safety as well as environmental safety.
• Accomplishes individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor based on prior performance evaluation.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Dedicated to serving the PMC’s patients with a professional and respectful demeanor.
• Willing to work on tasks that are outside of this job description or the assigned department in order to accomplish the organizational goals.
• Respects fellow employees by treating them professionally and courteously.
• Perform echocardiography, doppler and color flow on all patients.
• Assist the physician in cardiac echo stress testing.
• Maintain the Philips Affiniti CVX 70 equipment necessary for all echo testing.
• Order supplies needed for designated area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education (Including Licenses and Certifications): Associates degree in Echocardiography or a related field required. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required.

Experience: Two years' experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.
• Skill in using computer network system competently to process patient and department information.
• Knowledge of echocardiography and all of the equipment involved in such testing. Able to run a 12-lead EKG. Able to assist with treadmill testing.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situation.

Supervision and Travel Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel Requirements: No travel is expected for this position