Highlights
Position Summary: Perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in accordance with physician orders and established protocols. Evaluate cardiac anatomy and physiology including chambers, valves, wall motion, and hemodynamics.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/ |
Description
Position Summary:
Perform high-quality transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
Obtain and record diagnostic-quality images of cardiac structures, function, and blood flow
Evaluate cardiac anatomy and physiology including chambers, valves, wall motion, and hemodynamics
Measure and calculate cardiac structures and function (e.g., EF, valve gradients, Doppler measurements)
Recognize abnormal findings and notify interpreting physicians of urgent results
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Ensure proper operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment
Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance standards
Provide compassionate patient care and education before, during, and after procedures
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare staff
Position Qualification:
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
About Company
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.