Echocardiograph Tech (Full Time, Days)

About the Role

Performs all aspects of echocardiographic studies using ultrasonic equipment. Performs triage of examinations, orientation and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to attending physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to system and department standards.

Requirements

• Associate in Science (AS) in Allied Health or related field (or) a certificate program in diagnostic ultrasound
• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI, and pass within 6 months of hire
• At least one year of experience in Cardiac Clinical Ultrasound or a Pediatric Internship
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Analyzes, organizes data, performs calculations appropriate to study, and presents to physicians
• Using 3D image technology, reconstructs 3D images for use with Maternal/Fetal program patients
• Follows proper protocols to reconstruct 3D images
• Collaborates with team and performs strains for electrophysiology
• Performs the following scans: transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), cardiac TEE, epicardial scans, & intracardiac scans (ICE) per departmental protocol in a safe & efficient manner
• Precepts new sonographers and fellows; provides technical feedback and coaching to new sonographers
• Gathers patient history and documents in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Reviews charts to understand indications for an echo
• Participates in the on-call rotation and coverage for transesophageal echo (TEE) scans
• Accurately sets up technical charges for procedures, selects correct ICD codes, and documents patient’s electronic health record (EHR)
• Restocks procedure rooms, orders appropriate supplies, and follows all infection control policies per departmental standards
• Troubleshoots equipment issues, contacts biomed, and escalates any issues to leadership
• Performs environment of care rounds
• Demonstrates knowledge of all departmental policies and clinical protocols for each exam type
• Charts, reviews, and performs vitals for patients
• Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures
• Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history
• Explains examination procedure to patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation
• Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy
• Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunctions to supervisor as needed
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Performs fetal echocardiograms, performs calculations appropriate to study, and presents to physicians

Common Duties

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance through timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by timekeeping and attendance policy and procedures
• Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other system personnel
• Ability to learn appropriate software application(s)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an organized format with multi-interdisciplinary teams