Echocardiography Technol 2 (Peds Heart Institute)
Vanderbilt Health
| Description Echocardiography Technol 2 (Peds Heart Institute)
Acquires echocardiographic data using transthoracic transducer acquisition with the patient at rest under the supervision and/or direction of a physician. Work includes morphologic imaging, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic parameters, visualization of blood flow. May perform stress echocardiographic testing under the direction of a physician. May perform and administer contrast imaging under the direction of a physician. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY (NOVICE): - Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate echocardiography technology in practical applications of moderate difficulty. 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. DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT (NOVICE): - Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the use of diagnostic tools in practical applications of moderate difficulty. 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. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
CORE CAPABILITIES: SUPPORTING COLLEAGUES (P2):
DELIVERING EXCELLENT SERVICES (P2):
ENSURING HIGH QUALITY (P2):
MANAGING RESOURCES EFFECTIVELY (P2):
FOSTERING INNOVATION (P2):
Requirements:
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (or equivalent experience) and 3 years relevant experience Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Required Additional Qualification Information: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Cardiac Sonographer, or registered within one year of employment.
Position Shift:
Monday - Friday Days
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