Echo Cardiology Technologist - Cardiology, Per Diem

About the role

Performs the duties of a lead Cardiac Sonographer and/or lab administrator. Manages data collection devices, creates and edits laboratory protocols, and ensures compliance with hospital procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs 2-D, M-mode, Doppler Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, and assists with Stress & Holter tests.
• Performs 3D Echocardiograms when trained.
• Responsible for the daily technical operations of procedures in the echo laboratory.
• Assures continuous operation of all instrumentation and manages quality control and quality assurance.
• Explains the testing process to the patient, instructs, and assists the patient during testing.
• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of echocardiograph equipment.
• Maintains records of all procedures performed, sends reports to requesting physicians, archives images and text of patient examinations, and generates billing for procedures.
• Oversees maintenance of procedure manuals to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Evaluates new methods, instruments, and procedures in collaboration with Leadership of Specialty Services.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work area and requisitions adequate supplies.
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs all Cardiac Echocardiogram procedures, edits tracings, makes measurements, and enters data into ultrasound computer and database.
• Distinguishes between normal and abnormal cardiac findings, communicating with physicians appropriately.
• Performs cardiac sonographer duties to meet departmental needs, recognizing arrhythmias and implications of specific cardiac and related diagnoses to obtain optimal studies.
• Facilitates patient flow within the department and maintains a proactive approach in dealing with patient concerns.
• Seeks and develops new measures to improve the quality of patient care using a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Plans and executes improvement efforts and resolves issues.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs.
• Responsible for laboratory certification/accreditation and maintenance.
• Works with the quality control section to achieve section and departmental quality standards to maintain CMS and OSHA compliance, and any other regulations specific to the section.
• Assists in preparing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining the policy and procedure manual as well as the clinical resource manual and materials.
• Ensures that equipment failures are reported and documented and that all equipment and supplies are available.
• May be responsible for lifting patients and moving ultrasound equipment to perform patient tests.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or the equivalent in education and experience required.
• One year of cardiac ultrasound experience required, or equivalent in education and experience.
• Certification through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography.
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or its equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.