Echocardiographer Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

– Williamson Health is a regionalhealthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with morethan 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptionalhealthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close tohome. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, whichrecently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensivewomen’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advancedsurgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU,leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, anddistinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for bothadult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health serviceproviders include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, TheTurner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Healthphysician practices that are strategically located throughout thecommunity, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiplejoint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical CenterWalk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our manyspecialized . Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued andyour skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise toworld-class, compassionate care for the residents of WilliamsonCounty and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride inserving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employeesto 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 comprehensive benefitsprogram, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can takecharge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. o Medical, Dental, Vision o PTO o Retirement Matching o Tuition reimbursement o Discount programs o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) o Identity Theft Protection o Legal Aid Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-freeworkplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide high quality Echo procedures to our patients andphysicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providingthose services in a safe and clean environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

Earned a degree/certificate from an accredited Echocardiographyprogram. Must be registered or registry eligible inEchocardiography. Proficient in performing TEE studies, stress echostudies, and use of contrast. BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience:

Preference of at least two years of work experience aftergraduation.

Equipment and Skills Training:

Will train on specific equipment and processes in Echo atWilliamson Health.

Physical Environment:

Multimodality imaging department that provides Echocardiograms.

Works with cardiologists during TEE’s and Cardioversions.

Physical Effort:

Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include:physically manipulate and operate equipment, assist in the movementof patients from wheelchairs to stretchers; bend, twist, stoop;lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing;make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergencysituations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychologicalhealth in day-to-day interaction with fellow employees, patients,their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call forSTAT, Urgent, and Routine studies after hours and on weekends andmust be available within 30 minutes for STAT Procedures.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Checks patient identification and physician order to ensureaccuracy of request before proceeding with study. Recognizes abnormal studies and reports appropriately.

Understands proper use of Definity. Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtimeperiods and always makes good use of time. Correctly records preliminary calculations and postmeasurements and findings. Assist Cardiologists during TEE’s and Cardioversions. Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makesappropriate decisions. Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed. Performs high quality studies consistently and followspre-determined standards (protocols) and procedures for allechocardiography studies. Communicates and follows through with fellow employees toensure that all requests from physicians and patients arecompleted. Willing to provide portable studies for patients when it is inthe best interest of the patient as deemed necessary by thepatient’s nurse or nursing supervisor. Utilizes knowledge of anatomy and disease processes toaccurately communicate patient pathology to Cardiologist. Responds in a timely manner when on call.