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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
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The Echo Tech main responsibility is to execute test components of Artery/Heart function.
Operational Excellence
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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
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Develop and ensure effective, positive relationships within and among the clinic staff, as well as with patients, vendors, contractors, and related resources.
Professionalism
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Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications always represent the organization in a highly professional manner.
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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
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Perform echocardiogram examinations
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Perform electrocardiogram (EKG) examinations
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Perform abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) examinations
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Perform lower extremity vascular studies
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Perform carotid ultrasound
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Document preliminary report on appropriate forms.
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Code encounters for billing purposes.
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Upload and scan studies for readings
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Cleans filters on machine when needed
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Ensure all reports are logged.
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Scan and result all tests performed
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Sign off encounters and test that resulted
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Verify ultrasound readings on Direct Radiology bill monthly
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Ensure prior authorizations are obtained prior to performing studies
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Must be able to commute to other Genesis Healthcare, Inc. locations as needed.
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Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES
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Function in a multi-tasking, multiple priorities environment, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
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Communicate with a diverse patient population.
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Utilize a wide variety of office technology and tools to collect, enter, process, file patient records and documentation
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The ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment
