Echo Cardiovascular Technician

Responsibilities

This Echo Cardiovascular Tech independently performs professional level assessments and a variety of non-invasive studies using ultrasound and related diagnostic technology as appropriate and records the results and clinical preliminary impressions as indicated.

This position is a full performance Echo Cardiovascular Sonographer position with advanced knowledge of cardiac and peripheral vascular anatomy, physiology, and disease. In this position the Echo Cardiovascular Tech will:

• Communicate to patient and family members that enhances the patient experience and promotes learning to understand procedures, symptoms, and to support health care outcomes.
• Review patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical and obtain necessary clinical information from patients and compares requisitions to physicians' orders.
• Respond to emergency examinations in the department and in the hospital setting to intensive care units, other nursing wards, emergency room, cardiac cath lab, hybrid lab, and operating room.
• Place EKG leads in appropriate positions for cardiac monitoring during examinations.
• Evaluate the hemodynamic significance of various cardiac disease states using all imaging modalities available in accordance with the department's protocols.
• Calculate measurements of echocardiographic structures and Doppler signals, deriving the appropriate indices pertinent to each patient.
• Operate ultrasound system and assist RN during dobutamine and stress echocardiography.
• Perform diagnostic vascular examinations according to standardized laboratory protocols; deviating from normal techniques when necessary to provide the best possible results.
• Perform venous examinations of arms and legs with Doppler and color duplex scanning using compression maneuvers and imaging, for detection of deep vein thrombosis, superficial thrombophlebitis and/or valvular incompetence, which may include mapping of the superficial veins for size and depth.
• Perform carotid duplex examinations to evaluate blood flow and plaque characteristics in the carotid and vertebral arteries with both real time imaging and spectral analysis using color capabilities.
• Identify pseudoaneurysms and arterial-venous fistulas with duplex scanning. Under direction, manually apply ultrasound-guided compressions to occlude abnormality.
• Assist the physician with thrombin injections of pseudoaneurysms, intra-operative scanning, gathering necessary materials and equipment, and properly disposing of used equipment and supplies. Observes sterile fields and techniques used in the operating room.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum: Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CHAAHEP) approved ultrasound program, Diploma/Associate Degree in Biological Sciences, Radiology, Ultrasound, or relevant health sciences field. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Ultrasound, Radiology, Biological Sciences, or relevant health sciences field.
• ARDMS required at time of hire, with echocardiography or vascular ultrasound (RCS, RDCS, RVT, or RVS) at time of hire and eligibility to receive the other.
• Must be registered in both Echo and Vascular within one year of start date.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease.
• This position does have an on-call requirement with a 45-minute response time.
• CPR within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to perform examinations, recognizing the significance of all structures that are visualized, differentiating artifacts from appropriate images, while recognizing the limitations of equipment and utilizing knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to use and apply clinical research findings to identify various intervention techniques or procedures that may need modification.

Department

Department: Vascular Lab

Benefits

Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible

Shift

Shift: 1st

Schedule

Schedule: 8 hours shifts between 7a- 5:30p

Hours per Week

Hrs per week: 40 hours per week, call-requirement

Reporting Relationship

Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager of Cardiovascular Services & Director of Cardiology

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Health System requires the employee to perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services at an economic value and at the highest level of patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.