Echo Technician (CSEA)
Job ID REQ_138233
FACILITY St Lawrence Health
LOCATION Massena, New York
SUMMARY
Performs echo cardiology procedures on patients in accordance with physician orders.
STATUS: Full-time
LOCATION: Massena Hospital
DEPARTMENT: MH Main
SCHEDULE: Variable
ATTRIBUTES
- Assists the physician during those echo cardiology procedures requiring the physician's presence.
- Lifts and moves patients with assistance.
- Labels and processes all studies correctly to assure prompt and quality medical care. Notes pertinent clinical information.
- Notifies supervisor of equipment deficiencies.
- Assures the continued and safe operation of all equipment assigned to echo cardiology. Notifies supervisor of any deficiencies.
- Assures a sufficient level of supplies required for an echo cardiology operation.
- Notifies supervisor of shortages in a timely manner.
- Assists in the training of student x-ray technologists. Is responsible for their actions with regards to patient care.
- Assists in the training of staff radiological technologists assigned in the specialty area of echo cardiology.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- High School Graduate or GED preferred.
- Graduation from an AMA approved program in Radiological Technology preferred.
- Previous experience as an Echo Tech required.
- Requires sufficient sensitivity and interpersonal skills to deal with apprehensive patients in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Requires positive and effective communication skills for interaction with physicians and staff in emotionally charged situations.
- Requires good reading and deductive skills in order to interpret physician requests and effectively solve problems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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