The Echo Tech performs the full range of specialized diagnostic Ultrasound procedures which include non-invasive vascular and echocardiography.
• Effectively performs routine and complex ultrasound procedures ensuring optimal imaging.
Ensures identity of patient using appropriate patient identifiers per hospital policy, and ensures the correct procedure for diagnostic testing, exactly as outlined in the physician order and per all regulatory requirements and hospital policies/procedures.
Assists with the care of the patient within scope of licensure.
|• Effectively determines patient needs based on age-specific criteria.
Positions patients as necessary to ensure accurate testing in consideration of patient age.
Coordinates patient requirements during diagnostic procedures and/or transportation to ensure patient safety.
Maintains a sterile environment during invasive procedures and utilizes effective PPE for each patient as necessary.
Ensures Infection Control procedures and HIPPA compliance.
|• Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care which is appropriate for the age, and cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background.
Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers.
|• Assumes responsibility for ancillary tasks/duties associated with the delivery of procedural care such as but not limited to documentation of charges, ordering of supplies, conducting environmental safety rounds, and maintaining department records associated with patient care activities.
|• Monitors patients, diagnostic procedures, and diagnostic equipment making appropriate adjustments to ensure optimal results.
Reports malfunctions to leadership in a timely manner.
Performs procedural due diligence to ensure images are processed and archived, and systems are updated, with accurate information as it relates to the patient's medical record and billing.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Experience with the following vascular studies: Venous, Arterial, Carotid Doppler exams, Stress/Echo, TEE
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• One (1) year experience in Echocardiography/Vascular procedures in an acute care setting
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Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents.
We are a full-service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and nationally recognized patient safety.
Now at 420 beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and technologies.
The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs.
Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists.
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