Echocardiography Technical Supervisor - Cardio NonInvasive

Description\n
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Summary:

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Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients and acts as the Echo Department's Technical Supervisor per the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines for accreditation.

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Responsibilities:

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• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
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• General supervision of the technical staff and/or ancillary staff
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• Delegation, when warranted, of specific responsibilities to the technical staff and/or the ancillary staff
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• Daily technical operation of the facility (e.g., staff scheduling, patient scheduling, facility record keeping, etc.)
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• Supervise Operation and maintenance of Echo Department equipment
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• Supervise compliance of the technical and/or ancillary staff to the IAC Standards for accreditation
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• Work with the Medical Director, Service Line Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care; and technical training.
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• Maintain ICAEL accreditation by ensuring the department meets the minimum standards for accreditation of echocardiography facilities as outlined by the IAC Standards and Guidelines.
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• Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams.
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• Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone, and assuring billing information is accurately entered for payment.
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• Assists cardiologists while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis.
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• Acts as a go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
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• Responds to patients' needs during the exam. Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge.
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• Orders Echo supplies. Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.
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• Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department.
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• Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
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• Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy.
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• Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed. Coordinates repair services as needed.
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• Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
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• Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.
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Requirements:

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Education/Skills

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• High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred.
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• Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrates strong organizational skills
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• Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines
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• Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions
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• Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms. 
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Experience

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• Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred. 
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Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for a minimum of 5 years. BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
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Work Schedule:

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PRN

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Work Type:

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Per Diem As Needed

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