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Respiratory Care Professional PRN (1112)

Emanuel Medical Center

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#CPR #Patient Care #Healthcare #Performance Improvement #Blood Borne Pathogens #Respiratory Care #Diagnostic Procedures #Ventilation #ECG #Cardiac Ultrasound #Echo Technician #Cardiovascular Technology

Other On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 2 months ago

Location

Swainsboro, Georgia

Quick overview

The professional will perform cardiovascular evaluation procedures such as ECG and cardiac ultrasound for adolescent and adult patients. They are also responsible for providing staff education and participating in performance improvement activities to maintain high standards of care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a current CPR card. Experience as an Ultrasound or Echo technician is preferred, along with knowledge of respiratory care practices and diagnostic equipment.

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Job description

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EntryJob

Category: OtherTo use cardiovascular technology evaluation procedures such as ECG, cardiac ultrasound and evaluate cardiac function for adolescent ages 13 to 17, adult ages 18 years to death for preventative and improved cardiac functions. Provides orientation and education to other staff members. Participates and maintains performance improvement activities to assure highest standards of care.

QualificationsMINIMAL

QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. Prefer one year or more experience as an Ultrasound or Echo technician. CPR card current or application made for renewal.

DEMANDS: Ability to think and work effectively under stress with frequent interruptions; to move, sit, stand, walk, and bend intermittently throughout the work day, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and push a 560-pound machine up a ramp. Must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these sources to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Use of mechanical and technical equipment required for the responsibilities assigned. Must posses the knowledge of intricate procedures in the use of ventilation, modality machine, and diagnostic procedures in a safe and competent manner. Posses the knowledge of principals, methods, practices, procedures, and terms used related to respiratory care. External and internal applicants who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided of or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis. Position has a moderate expected exposure to blood borne pathogens.