Cardiac US Tech

Baptist Healthcare System Inc

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Description: Assist Cardiovascular Lab Coordinator with the appropriate patient care management and adjusting the daily operations to meet the needs of the changing working environment in the Cardiovascular Lab of Non-Invasive Cardiology. This unit, composed of registered nurses, nuclear medicine technicians, sonographers, and exercise physiologists, provides high-quality care to assist physicians in diagnosing, managing, and treating cardiovascular conditions.

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    LocationLexington, KY

    Description

    Summary

    Job Description:

    Echo/Vascular Ultrasound Technologist

    PRN I First Shift

    Cardiovascular Lab I Lexington, KY

    The Noninvasive Lab is a specialized department within a healthcare facility dedicated to performing diagnostic tests and supporting improved quality of life for patients. This unit, composed of registered nurses, nuclear medicine technicians, sonographers, and exercise physiologists, provides high-quality care to assist physicians in diagnosing, managing, and treating cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, our Cardiac Rehab program helps patients recover and improve their heart health following a cardiac event.

    Description:

    • Assist Cardiovascular Lab Coordinator with the appropriate patient care management and adjusting the daily operations to meet the needs of the changing working environment in the Cardiovascular Lab of Non-Invasive Cardiology
    • Assist Areas of Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound
    • Strong expertise in the clinical applications in Echo and/or Vascular
    • Act as a technical resource for other staff and will assist in overseeing training of staff
    • Perform Echo and/or Vascular related procedures within scope of boards certifications, computer processing and related techniques, and producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a license independent practitioner
    • Works with Electronic Health Record (EHR) team, Director of Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Services on changes/needs for the (EHR)
    • Keeps all licenses for facility current and maintains compliance with all standards.
    • Assists Echo Medical Director and Echo Vascular Coordinator with writing policy and procedures for new procedures.

    Requirements:

    • Rotating Call, Rotating Holidays, and Rotating Weekends.
    • Associate degree.
    • Registered Vascular/Echocardiography Ultrasound ARDMS or CCI board certifications.
    • Additional Certification; must obtain Secondary Modality within 2 years.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.

    Benefits:

    • Preventive Plan
    • Retirement Plans
    • Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

    If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

    Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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