Echo Tech

• Adheres to the mission, purpose, philosophy, and policies of Tenet Physician Resources, including the HIPAA Compliance Plan and Privacy Standards.

• Demonstrates support for the Corporate Compliance Program by following the Code of Conduct and reporting issues or concerns in a timely manner.

• Sets up equipment and prepares patients for examinations, ensuring patient safety by following company procedures and protocols.

• Selects the proper transducer type and frequency and moves equipment/machines as needed for testing purposes.

• Obtains and reviews pertinent patient history, physical exams, and clinical data to facilitate physician diagnosis.

• Performs diagnostic procedures by producing and evaluating ultrasound images in accordance with organization and site protocols.

• Provides interpreting physicians with oral or written summaries of technical findings at their discretion.

• Maintains and cleans equipment per manufacturer guidelines and reports any difficulties or failures immediately.

• Completes all paperwork and billing requisitions accurately, including obtaining proper exam orders, diagnoses, and patient signatures.

• Maintains supplies for testing sites and assists with other clinical functions as directed.

Education: High school diploma/GED and successful completion of an Ultrasound Tech program.

Certification: Certification from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Certification from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) required or registry eligible with registration required within 12 months.  BLS certification required.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting required; two years preferred
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