Echo Tech - Cardiodiagnostics - Per Diem 8 Hours Days (Union, Non-Exempt)

About the role

Performs all cardio-diagnostic ultrasound procedures to the specifications and standards established by the department’s Medical Director. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Attends Continual Medical Education as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization to maintain current RDCS licensure.
• Attends in-service classes as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization.
• Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Documents examination history on patient, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records the examination time and technologist identification.
• Effective, proficient in entering or searching patients in PSS, Order Control.
• Download ECHO Images and archive all procedures in the DRS PACS programs in a timely manner.
• Lifts and transfers patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information.
• Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager. Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient(s) in order to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning and technical factors.
• Provides educational information to family members as required.
• Responsible for quality imaging including proper technical factors and patient positioning.
• Demonstrates knowledge, competency of Echocardiogram imaging techniques.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of Echo examination equipment (Echo machine and archive equipment)
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental performance.
• Reviews Echocardiogram Lab / Cardio-Diagnostic requisitions, verifies examination with doctors’ orders, and checks patient history and special instructions.
• Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure.
• Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned, works overtime as directed.
• Will abide by HIPAA regulations to access protected health information as defined by his/her VP