Echocardiograph Tech III (Full Time, Days)

Job Summary

Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. 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 Hospital and department standards.

Job Specific Duties

• Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms.
  • Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
  • Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings.
  • Affords assistance to 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 and reassures 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 malfunction to supervisor as needed.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.
• Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Qualifications

• Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7+ years of experience
  • CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI
  • 7-10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  • Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred
  • 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred
  • 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 hospital personnel
  • Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information