Echocardiography Technical Supervisor Per Diem
Christus Health | |
United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe | |
455 Saint Michaels Drive (Show on map) | |
Jan 17, 2025 | |
Description
Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients and acts as the Echo Department's Technical Supervisor per the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines for accreditation. Requirements Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred. Certification/Licenses: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for a minimum of 5 years. BLS certification issued through the American Hearth Association within six months of hire. Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrates strong organizational skills, ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines, ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions, manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms. Experience: Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred. Nature of Supervision: Responsible to Director of Cardiovascular Services Environment: Bloodborne pathogen C; may be exposed to physical injury, infectious diseases and airborne and blood borne pathogens. Requires knowledge of safety standards to limit exposure to infectious diseases. Physical Requirements: Lifting patients, pushing heavy equipment, beds, and carts. |