Echocardiographer – PRN – Shifts Vary – Hospital Campus Position Available In Rutherford, Tennessee

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

| Williamson Health is aregional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee,with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations andmore than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offeringexceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties andsubspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, WilliamsonMedical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan WestTower, offers extensive women’s services, state-of-the-artcardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, anaward-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics,outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergencyand inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. OtherWilliamson Health service providers include the Bone and JointInstitute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center,Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at WilliamsonMedical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that arestrategically located throughout the community, countywideEmergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units,Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture VanderbiltHealth and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in WilliamsonCounty. Learn more about our many specialized services atWilliamsonHealth.org. Williamson Health is a system where yourtalents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted inour promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents ofWilliamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptionalpride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering ouremployees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space forcuriosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support thediversity and cultural differences among one another and arecommitted to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciatesthe uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart ofeverything we do: respect for every individual, the health andtotal well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity.

These shape who we are as an organization and are essential fordelivering the highest level of culturally competent care andtreatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician andemployee. Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensivebenefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so youcan take charge of your physical, financial, and emotionalwell-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching oTuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible SpendingAccounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Healthis an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide high quality Echo procedures to ourpatients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner whileproviding those services in a safe and clean environment.

POSITIONREQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

Earned adegree/certificate from an accredited Echocardiography program.

Must be registered or registry eligible in Echocardiography.

Proficient in performing TEE studies, stress echo studies, and useof contrast. BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

WorkplaceExperience:

Preference of at least two years of work experienceafter graduation.

Equipment and Skills Training:

Will train onspecific equipment and processes in Echo at Williamson Health.

Physical Environment:

Multimodality imaging department thatprovides Echocardiograms. Works with cardiologists during TEE’s andCardioversions.

Physical Effort:

Possesses the ability to performmultifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operateequipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs tostretchers; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicateclearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgmentdecisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrateemotional stability and psychological health in day-to-dayinteraction with fellow employees, patients, their families, andphysicians. Must be willing to take call for STAT, Urgent, andRoutine studies after hours and on weekends and must be availablewithin 30 minutes for STAT Procedures.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Checkspatient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy ofrequest before proceeding with study. Recognizes abnormal studiesand reports appropriately. Understands proper use of Definity.

Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtimeperiods and always makes good use of time. Correctly recordspreliminary calculations and post measurements and findings. AssistCardiologists during TEE’s and Cardioversions. Shows leadership andteamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.

Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed. Performs highquality studies consistently and follows pre-determined standards(protocols) and procedures for all echocardiography studies.

Communicates and follows through with fellow employees to ensurethat all requests from physicians and patients are completed.

Willing to provide portable studies for patients when it is in thebest interest of the patient as deemed necessary by the patient’snurse or nursing supervisor. Utilizes knowledge of anatomy anddisease processes to accurately communicate patient pathology toCardiologist. Responds in a timely manner when on call.