CarePoint Health - Christ Hospital

Coordinated Healthcare: That's the Point!
www.CarePoint.org

Opportunity open at  Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Performs non-invasive cardiac techniques including echocardiography procedures (Echo, stress echo, TEE, cleaning TEE prob.) The echo tech must possess the knowledge and skill levels that demonstrate quality performance and productivity in a patient orientated environment. Uses ultrasound to visualize internal cardiac structures, obtain measurements of cardiac valves, ventricle, and left atrium and visualize blood flow.
Performs essential functions of position:
• Performs echocardiograms per procedure
• Expands scope of examination according to any abnormalities observed
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel if patient complains of pain
• Enters patient information into echocardiography machine
• Obtains patient clinical information from the patient, chart, and physician
• Selects the appropriate transducer and settings of the machine for optimal visuals
• Positions patient to optimally visualize cardiac structures
• Assists physician with trans-esophageal echoes
• Maintains records of all procedures performed and archives in computer system
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects equipment daily to ensure effectiveness of operation; reports malfunctions to Biomed and department manager
• Uses proper cleaning and disinfection methods after each patient and at the end of the day
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of errors
• Thorough knowledge of departmental forms and logbooks
• Attends educational in-service programs to maintain competence
• Performs other duties assigned
Flexibility and change:
• Demonstrates the ability to lead and adapt to change, effectively responding to changing needs, conditions, and/or priorities
Conforms to Professional Image:
• Professional Presence
• Attire adheres to dress code defined by work area assigned
• Presence is reflective of principles of good hygiene
• Clean & neat appearance/attire
• Wears name badge; photo forward
• Maintains clean, neat, orderly work area/environment
• Picks up trash & reduces clutter
Maintains Professional Communications:
• Interpersonal dialogues
• Language spoken, vocabulary and verbiage is courteous, polite, and professional (non-abusive, no profanity, or slang)
Teamwork and Cooperation:
• Listens with concern, offers suggestions
• Maintains good listening skills
• Does not interrupt
• Seeks clarifications when necessary
• Demonstrates awareness of the subject
• Willingly agrees to try alternate methods
• Considers, analyzes and presents own solution
Helpfulness:
• Willingly performs assignments in keeping with the mission of the hospital and department Volunteers assistance at any time
• Problem solves with co-workers and supervisors in constructive manner
• Cheerfully greets customers
• Smiles, makes eye contact, introduces self-using name and title & addresses customers by name

Education:

• Technical school (required)
• Associates Degree (included RN diploma) (preferred)

Experience:

• 0-1 year (required)
• 5-10 years (preferred)

Cultural:

• Demonstrates sensitivity to and appreciation of differences that exists between/among customers
• Possess the ability to recognize
• Respect, enable and encourage differences as it relates to the provision of quality patient care and exemplary customer service

Licensure/Certifications:

• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (required)

•*Opportunity open Pompton Lakes

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces.