Echo Tech PRN

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Organization

• Electrocardiography (EKG)
• Job
• Summary: Provides patient care through performance of a variety of therapeutic, diagnostic, and technical procedures including angiograms echocardiograms, nuclear stress procedures, treadmill procedures, Holter monitoring, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, cardioversions, patient recovery, and patient teaching. .
• Key
• Responsibilities:
• Knowledge to obtain and interpret Echo images
• Transespheageal Echo and storage, cleaning and logs of probe
• EKG interpretation
• Placement of Holter monitors
• Assist with treadmills
• Assist with patient recovery, education and teaching
• Radiation Safety
• Maintain imaging and burn CDs

Technical Capabilities

• Compliance (Novice): Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
• Patient
• Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Echocardiography
• Technology (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate echocardiography technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Diagnostic
• Equipment (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the use of diagnostic tools in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion. ​
• Core
• Accountabilities:
• Organizational
• Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
• Problem
• Solving/
• Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of
• Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team
• Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
• Core
• Capabilities :
• Supporting
• Colleagues:-
• Develops
• Self and
• Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.-
• Builds and
• Maintains
• Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.-

Responsibilities

Certifications: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Certification - Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

• 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.