Job Information
Catholic Health Registered Echocardiography Technician MSMH LMH in Lewiston, New York
Salary: 39.00-48.10 USD
Facility: Mount St. Mary's Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.126667
Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 7a-5p, minimally 1 weekend/1 weekday shift/month, 1 holiday per year, rotating call
Summary:
Performs ultrasound and doppler procedures specific to the visualization of the heart, it's structures and corresponding blood flow. Studies may be obtained bedside, during stress testing, or TEE.
Mount St. Mary's Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Associates Degree in Allied Health field, as determined appropriate by the Director of the department.
Certified by the ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, or by CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer required
EXPERIENCE
Clinical exposure/experience in an echocardiography certification program required
Three (3) years' experience including TEE, stress echo, and pediatrics preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Answer telephones
Balance figures
Compile statistics
Develop office procedures
Maintain filing systems
Maintain logs
Maintain patient charts
Research information
Schedule appointments
Adding Machine
CRT
Calculator
Computer Peripheral Equipment
Diagnostic equipment
Fax
Photocopier
Typewriter
Word Processor
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases
May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances
Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards
May be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier
Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
Handles emergency or crisis situations
May perform emergency care
Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
Handles absentee replacement on short notice
Required Protective Equipment
Eye Protection
Face Protection
Gown
Lab Coat or Apron
Mask
Non-Sterile Medical Gloves
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