Echocardiographer
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: is at present recruited Echocardiographer right now, this occupation will be placed in Washington. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Join our award-winning team at UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. We're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national! recognition we've received are:
The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award
The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award
This is the second consecutive year Northwest Hospital has achieved both the Spine Surgery Excellence Award and a ranking among the top 10 percent in the nation for spine surgery.
The Stroke Care Excellence Award
Winner of the Health Grades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row, we’re also one of the safest places to get care â€" among the top 5% in the country.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit community hospital, offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-cl! ass medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically adva! nced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus just north of Seattle.
Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
As a UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
We’re interested in learning more about you and appreciate your taking the time to apply online. UW Medicine - Northwest Hospital & Medical Center is committed to employing a diverse workforce. EOE
UW Medicine â€" Northwest Hospital and Medical Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome job applications from qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected characteristic. Min! orities, women, disabled persons, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities:
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS )
1. Prepares patient and independently performs Echocardiography exams & procedures , includes but is not limited to:
Using a professional, ethical, and caring demeanor, prepares and informs patients of exam procedure. Obtains necessary consent for stress tests.
Identifies patients properly using prescribed method.
Verifies patient clinical history prior to exam. Evaluates and assesses the patient's condition based upon information from the referring physician, medical records, and patient interview; selects appropriate instrumentation for the exam.
Assists physicians with special procedures such s TEE studies.
Transfers and positions patient safely and properly for examination.
Observes and monitors patient’s condition and reactions to exam.
Safety: Provides protection f! or patient, self, and other staff in accordance with prescribed safety ! standards and protective devices. Uses proper sterile technique.
Independently performs echocardiography examinations and procedures in accordance with established protocols and standards. Performs 2-D, real time, M-Mode, Pulsed Doppler, color flow imaging, stress echocardiograms, dobutamine pharmacologic studies, TEE, bubble-contrast studies. Demonstrates ability to perform the entire variety of technical procedures expected of an Echocardiographer.
Produces technically acceptable radiographs in accordance with departmental procedures. Selects proper technical factors. Reviews and evaluates digital images for technical quality.
Completes daily work in a timely fashion within exam time-window.
2. Operates, troubleshoots, maintains equipment, includes but is not limited to:
Operates echocardiography equipment according to departmental procedures.Adjusts image parameters as applicable for the exam.
Uses systems effectively to evaluate and improve ! image quality.
3. Documentation , includes but is not limited to:
Prepares preliminary diagnosis / report for cardiologist, including anatomic and physiological data and diagnostic observations.
Uses RIS/PACS effectively to input/order/edit/cancel exams.
Completes calculations and required paperwork and records. Accurately inputs exam orders, patient data, patient charges, and prepares reports.
Effectively uses the computer and NWH software applications to access information.
4. Coordinates and optimizes customer service and workflow, includes but is not limited to:
Continually evaluates patient flow and work assignments, makes necessary adjustments, and prioritizes work effectively.
Exhibits excellent customer service skills with patients, physician office staff, coworkers, management, vendors, etc.
In order to provide a high level of customer service and necessary coverage, all staff are required to answer phones; assis! t in other areas (such as order entry, image library, scheduling, patie! nt transport); work weekends, other shifts, holidays; take call; and help co-workers with workload and projects.
5. Maintains environment, includes but is not limited to:
Sets up exam rooms, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are ready.
Inventories supplies and linens. Restocks rooms as needed.
Cleans and tidies exam rooms, patient holding rooms, wait rooms, etc.
6. Training and Collaboration , includes but is not limited to:
Assists with training and mentoring new personnel.
Prepares and presents in-service education programs if assigned.
Attends staff meetings and required inservices.
Participates in departmental goals and performance improvement projects.
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This occupation starts available on: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 08:37:07 GMT