Echo Technologist I
The posted compensation range of $23.98 - $34.78 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.
Responsibilities
Position Responsibilities:
- Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness.
- Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.
- Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards.
- Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.
- Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.
- Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.
- Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter.
- Adheres to Policy – follows St. Luke’s Health Memorial rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others. Professionalism – represents St. Luke’s Health Memorial positively in actions and appearance.
- Provides diagnostic test to individuals in all age categories including geriatric, adult, and adolescents to aid in diagnosing disease processes.
- Practices as a member of the healthcare team in a manner for which the main consideration is the patients, physicians, peers, visitors and other professionals. Works in all patient care areas including critical and non-critical locations.
- Works to reflect the highest achievable quality as defined by departmental and professional standards.
- Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission vision and values of St. Luke’s Health Memorial.
- Participates in hospital/departmental quality projects that enhance their skills and patient care outcomes.
- Participates in hospital/departmental educational programs as required.
- Accountable for certifications and records required to perform job.
- Represent St. Luke’s Health Memorial in physician, community relations and vendors in a professional/accountable manner.
- Demonstrates willingness to follow the chain of command, regularly channels suggestions, criticisms and questions to the appropriate person.
- Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Consistently enters correct exam information in computer system.
- Regularly practices aseptic techniques and utilizes Universal Precautions.
- Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.
- Provides the requesting physician with preliminary findings based on diagnostic criteria established for each procedure.
- Demonstrates willingness to follow the chain of command, regularly channels suggestions, criticisms and questions to the appropriate person.
- Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Consistently enters correct exam information in computer system.
- Regularly practices aseptic techniques and utilizes Universal Precautions.
- Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable.
- Provides the requesting physician with preliminary findings based on diagnostic criteria established for each procedure.
- Attends departmental meetings/ hospital continuing education and participates in department and hospital activities.
- Adheres to St. Luke’s Health Memorial policies, including but not limited to CommonSpirit Health® Standards of Conduct: Our Values in Action, including but not limited to compliance with HIPPA, PHI, ePHI, Privacy Rule, and confidentiality.
- Maintains safe work habits; adheres to safety rules; immediately reports any unsafe condition; immediately reports any incident / injury.
- Performs duties in accordance with that of St. Luke’s Health Memorial and departmental policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Level | Minimum: High School/GED Preferred: Graduate of an accredited echocardiography program |
Licensure/Certification | Required: BLS certification (through an approved AHA program) & Registered through either American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - ARDMS (RDCS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International – CCI (RCS) |
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | 1. Perform the duties stated under position responsibilities. 2. Acquire adequate and accurate information for physician interpretation. 3. Communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians and general staff as part of a team in a professional manner at all times. 4. Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, visitors, physicians and other team members. 5. Respond calmly and effectively in stressful environments. |
Experience | None |
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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