Echo Technologist Trainee

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                      Echo Technologist Trainee

REPORTS TO POSITION:       Supervisor, Echo/Stress Echo/EKG

DEPARTMENT:                         Echocardiography

DATE LAST REVIEWED:          January 2023

OUR VISION:                            Creating America’s healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION:                         In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES:                          Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Echocardiography department provides licensed Technologists at all four St. Charles Hospitals as well as Echocardiography services at our St. Charles Medical Group clinics. These Technologists provide Echocardiography services 24/7 for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the Echo Lab, OR, ER, Cath Lab, and all patient care floors throughout the hospitals. As part of our community outreach these Technologists provide Echocardiography services to our partner hospitals throughout Eastern Oregon.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Echo Technologist Trainee at St. Charles Health System performs all Echo studies and related procedures at a technical level requiring indirect supervision in accordance with established department, hospital, and affiliated college program guidelines. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Performs Echo examinations in accordance with department policies, procedures, and protocols within the scope of their echocardiography training program under indirect supervision. 

Follows health and safety policies and procedures of quality patient care.

Assists in record maintenance and statistics as requested.

Completes externship requirements as outlined by affiliated college Echocardiography training program.

Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate. 

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:         

Required: High school diploma or GED. Must be a student in good standing of the affiliated college Echo training program.

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: OBMI Temporary Licensure. 

Preferred:  N/A

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Affiliated college Echo training program pre-externship requirements completed prior to start of St. Charles Health System externship.

Preferred:  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.  

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers. 

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. 

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs. 

Never (0%):  Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. 

Exposure to Elemental Factors 

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution. 

Never (0%):  Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface. 

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category 

Risk for Exposure to BBP 

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