Echo Technologist

About the role

Registered Echo Technologist under general supervision according to established policies and procedures, performs routine and complex echocardiography ultrasound examinations and performs and provides preliminary interpretation of studies performed. Examinations performed may include, but are not limited to, trans-thoracic and stress echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality echocardiogram procedures with associated measurements and calculations as established by the Medical Director.
• Evaluates abnormal pathology and notifies physician of any life-threatening or relevant test data and/or condition.
• Reviews procedures with physicians and Medical Director as needed or requested.
• Handles all clerical duties associated with the echo/vascular department including preparation of studies for review, logging, archiving, entering charges into EMR and CD duplication as requested.
• Troubleshoots equipment, arranges with the department manager for service and performs routine maintenance such as cleaning of probes, machine surfaces and filters.
• Travels to alternate office location in order to meet the needs of the department and patient care.
• Approaches change or newness positively; treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth.
• Greets customers promptly and courteously, gives customers full attention.
• Actively listens; handles upset customers by hearing the customer out, empathizing, apologizing, and taking personal responsibility for resolving customer problems/issues.
• Monitors and checks equipment and work area in order to ensure operational and safety compliance.
• Demonstrates concern and empathy to patients.
• Performs procedures in a caring, compassionate and respectful manner.
• Performs examinations in accordance with established standing operation procedures and routines accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for imaging, recording and processing images.
• Obtains and documents a complete patient history as it relates to the procedure ordered; obtains informed consent in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Maintains effective communication with patient; provides explanation of procedures within scope of practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting (patient case) in Athena; uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
• Maintains proactive and effective communication with radiologist regarding unusual clinical findings, history, test results and/or their implication.
• Ensures physician order for procedure is entered accurately; consults appropriate resources to clarify unfamiliar or questionable orders.
• Optimizes use of supplies, equipment and services, ensuring high level of clinical care at lowest cost.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety or quality of care.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring orders match diagnosis to ensure proper reimbursement for services.
• Demonstrates a patient-first approach to care; introduces self and role to patient.
• Acts as a patient advocate in keeping the best interests and care of the patient at the forefront at all times.
• Willingly assists co-workers to achieve goals; acts as a resource to co-workers as appropriate.
• Actively participates in staff meetings and in-services; assumes personal responsibility for professional development.
• Actively promotes development of self and others through participation in professional organizations, educational opportunities, etc.
• Acts as an ambassador for MPG by promoting a professional and positive image of the organization's capabilities and services to the public.
• Adheres to company Standards of Behaviors.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved program of echocardiography and vascular technology/sonography, non-invasive cardiovascular technology or equivalent education and training.
• Must have experience as required for registry in echocardiography by either the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International.

Qualifications

• RDCS with RVT preferred.
• CCI also acceptable.
• BLS, CPR.