University of Southern California·Arcadia, California
Performs cardio-diagnostic ultrasound procedures according to medical standards and maintains accurate patient documentation. Responsible for the safe operation of Echo equipment and ensuring high-quality imaging for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Performs all cardio-diagnostic ultrasound procedures to the specifications and standards established by the department’s Medical Director. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.
Essential job functions and core responsibilities
Attends Continual Medical Education as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization to maintain current RDCS licensure.
Attends in-service classes as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization.
Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
Documents examination history on patient, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records the examination time and technologist identification.
Effective, proficient in entering or searching patients in PSS, Order Control. Download ECHO Images and archive all procedures in the DRS PACS programs in a timely manner.
Lifts and transfers patients.
Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information.
Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager. Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient(s) in order to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning and technical factors. Provides educational information to family members as required.
Responsible for quality imaging including proper technical factors and patient positioning. Demonstrates knowledge, competency of Echocardiogram imaging techniques.
Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of Echo examination equipment (Echo machine and archive equipment)
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental performance.
Reviews Echocardiogram Lab / Cardio-Diagnostic requisitions, verifies examination with doctors’ orders, and checks patient history and special instructions. Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure.
Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned, works overtime as directed.
Will abide by HIPAA regulations to access protected health information as defined by his/her VP/Director/Manager to be necessary for his/her job classification.
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Preferred (Not required)
Minimum of one year experience as an echocardiogram technologist is preferred.
Pediatric and neonatal imaging experience preferred.
Experience in obtaining adult, pediatric and neonatal cardiac imaging.
Preferred (Not required) Passing the Pediatric Echocardiography is preferred
The hourly rate range for this position is $34.18 - $44.87. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.
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Requires a high school diploma and graduation from an RDMS approved echocardiogram sonography program. Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Basic Life Support certification.
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