Per Diem / PRN Echo Technologist - $30 per hour

Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Nantucket
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Echo Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Nantucket, Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Echo Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 8.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Per DiemAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
  Per Diem, some weekend hours Job Summary: The Registered Echo Tech performs quality echocardiographic studies and all other non-invasive cardiac procedures at NCH as ordered by the physicians, while maintaining a positive working relationship with all health professionals and staff. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities -- Demonstrates a commitment to professionalism in all interactions with patients, clients, physicians, facility staff and the community. -- Seeks assistance and education from appropriate sources. -- Participates in and contributes to departmental quality assurance program as demonstrated by participation at department staff meetings and active involvement in performance improvement projects. -- Demonstrates customer service in all interactions that is compassionate, courteous, friendly, and helpful. -- Demonstrates respect for privacy, diversity, and confidentiality in all interactions. -- Demonstrates the ability to operate and maintain equipment to departmental standards. -- Utilizes information channels for the receipt and dissemination of information, i.e., work orders, dietary orders, lab requisitions, meeting information, etc. -- Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to job duties needed for documentation as required by accrediting and regulatory standards. -- Demonstrates competence in performance of echocardiographic studies. -- Performs echocardiographic studies considering the age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of the patient. -- Consistently performs quality Doppler and color Doppler Exams. -- May acquire quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images according to Physician and benchmark standards. -- Maintains competence in all other procedures performed in the department. -- Demonstrates understanding of cardiac disease processes in order to obtain complete acquisition of images for clinical diagnosis by the reading cardiologist. -- Reports pertinent informationor changes of patient's condition to physician, nurse and/or supervisor/senior tech incorporating age-specific information. -- Reports findings or concerns to reading physician for prompt interpretation. -- Records preliminary interpretation of studies on patient worksheet incorporating age specific information. -- Documents patient information and processes reports accurately and timely. -- Notifies the reading cardiologist of any referral studies to be read. -- Educates patients and/or patients' family regarding procedures performed and communicates effectively with patient and/or family. -- Maintains equipment including cleaning and disinfecting according to department procedure. -- Identifies problems with equipment and notifies appropriate resources for diagnosis and repair. -- Performs other duties as assigned. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required for the Position Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required -- Ability to perform quality and compete echocardiogram studies. -- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. -- Ability to work independently and with a team. -- Demonstrated technical skills and judgment to function unsupervised. -- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. -- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. -- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. -- Satisfactory completion of an accredited non-invasive cardiovascular training program, with a focus in echocardiography. -- Satisfactory completion of a recognized course in arrhythmia detection. -- 2 years' current experience as a registered echocardiography. -- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required.-- BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted. Special Requirements -- Day and evening shifts with weekends & on-call as needed; must be flexible with scheduling to meet the needs of department. -- Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency. Recruiter: Jost, Kacey Lynn Mass General Brigham Job ID #3308080. Posted job title: Echo Tech - Per DiemAbout Mass General BrighamJoin the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We're helping patients get the best care possible by working on digital health experience, analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs. Together, we're connecting premier hospitals and health professionals to help serve patients and communities with high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs

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