Registered Echo Tech - Cardio Pulmonary Lab - Full Time - Days

ProMedica's Mission is to improve your health and well-being. That's evident the minute you walk through the doors of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.  Located about 60 miles southwest of Toledo in Defiance, Ohio, our facility was constructed in 2002 and designed to promote a healing environment. It also has state-of-the-art technology and private rooms that feel like a home away from home. 

Being a community-based hospital, we also have a professional office building where you'll find many primary and specialty doctors. In addition, we're a critical-access hospital and accredited by the Joint Commission, the industry leader in setting healthcare standards. We're also an accredited Chest Pain Center and Level III trauma center. 
 

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of the Cardio-Pulmonary Department, performs sonogram procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.  Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative.  Assumes responsibility for designated work areas as required.

• Completion of formal ultrasound technology program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements for registry by the American Registry of diagnostic Medical Sonographers.  
• Current certification by the A.R.D.M.S. preferred.  
• Must maintain continuing education to possess required CEU’s.  
• Associates degree in related health field desirable.
• Possess thorough knowledge of human anatomy.  
• CPR certified.  
• ACLS certified or become certified in 6-12 months.
• Ability to pass competencies of the position according to the job description, evaluation and departmental policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lengthy periods of standing and/or walking required.
• Lengthy periods of repetitive hand, arm, shoulder movements.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment in performing the duties of the position is essential.

WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

• Must be reliable and responsible.
• Must be neat and clean in appearance.
• Must be able to keep confidential information and maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times.
• Must be able to communicate with patients, co-workers, and physicians effectively,

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Works within a structurally sound Hospital which is fully heated and partially air-conditioned.
• Works directly with sick and/or injured patients who may be infected with communicable diseases.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities in 28 states. The organization offers acute and ambulatory care, an insurance company with a dental plan, and post-acute and academic business lines. The organization has more than 56,000 employees, 13 hospitals, 2,100+ physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges, 900+ healthcare providers employed by ProMedica Physicians, a health plan, and nearly 400 assisted living facilities, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, memory care communities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospice and home health care agencies. Driven by its Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica has been nationally recognized for its advocacy programs and efforts to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit www.promedica.org/aboutus. 
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital status, or genetics.
 
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