Job Title: Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technician (Echo Tech)

Location: Genesis Healthcare, Inc (Olanta)

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (8-hour shift)

No Weekends

Join our team to start a life-changing career in community healthcare. As a nonprofit FQHC community focused healthcare provider. Genesis provides a wide range of services dedicated to improving the health of our communities in the Pee Dee and Low Country regions of South Carolina.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Echo technologist is a registered professional primarily specializing in the utilization of cardiovascular ultrasound as necessary and performs echocardiography examinations under the direction of the provider.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

The Echo Tech main responsibility is to execute test components of Artery/Heart function.

Operational Excellence

Ensure and uphold the confidentially requirements of all patient records and manage al daily task and activities consistent with HIPAA, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the clinic’s policies and regulations regarding confidentiality and security.

Relationships

Develop and ensure effective, positive relationships within and among the clinic staff, as well as with patients, vendors, contractors, and related resources.

Professionalism

Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications always represent the organization in a highly professional manner.
Uphold and ensure compliance with and attention to all corporate policies and procedures, as well as the mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES

Perform echocardiogram examinations
Perform electrocardiogram (EKG) examinations
Perform abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) examinations
Perform lower extremity vascular studies
Perform carotid ultrasound
Document preliminary report on appropriate forms.
Code encounters for billing purposes.
Upload and scan studies for readings
Cleans filters on machine when needed
Ensure all reports are logged.
Scan and result all tests performed
Sign off encounters and test that resulted
Verify ultrasound readings on Direct Radiology bill monthly
Ensure prior authorizations are obtained prior to performing studies
Must be able to commute to other Genesis Healthcare, Inc. locations as needed.
Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES

Function in a multi-tasking, multiple priorities environment, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Communicate with a diverse patient population.
Utilize a wide variety of office technology and tools to collect, enter, process, file patient records and documentation
The ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.75 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

Education

Associate degree. Successful completion of ultrasound and cardiovascular program. Verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in echo and vascular. Active Certification by American Registry of ARDMS; current compliance with CME. Must be able to speak read, write and understand English.

Professional

“Communication, customer service or working with the general public, preferably in a medical care facility.
At Least two years’ experience in an Echo department.

Physical/Environmental

Ability to interact with computer screen for up to six hours at a time (visual acuity required).
Must have manual dexterity for use of keyboard. Ability to remain stationary for periods of up to four hours. Ability to communicate via phone, mail and in person to resolve disputes, solve problems, etc.
Capacity to function in a sometimes stressful, multi-tasking environment

Genesis Healthcare, Inc

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