Echocardiography Tech Sr-2

Schedule

Mon-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with on-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

Reporting administratively to the Herma Heart Echocardiography Technician Supervisor, and under the technical direction of a cardiologist, performs non-invasive cardiac studies according to procedures. Operates echocardiographic diagnostic equipment and maintains echocardiographic laboratory.

About the Role

Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.

Responsibilities

• Operates echocardiographic equipment according to procedure, in order to produce diagnostic studies.
• Competent in basic transthoracic echo; B-Mode (para-sternal, apical, subcostal and supra-sternal views) and Doppler (including color).
• Explains echocardiography procedure process to patients, parents as necessary.
• Prepares preliminary echocardiography report for cardiologist interpretation.
• Reviews studies with cardiologist.
• Maintains lab and equipment in clean and proper working order for maximum function.
• Records pertinent patient information in echo logbooks.
• Completes hospital billing process for patient billing by use of EPIC.

Requirements

• Previous echocardiographic experience in a pediatric setting required.
• Analytical skills required to perform basic diagnostic echocardiograph studies, which demonstrate underlying cardiac pathology to cardiologists who interpret results.
• Attention to detail is essential in order to avoid danger to patients.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with physicians, families, patients and students.
• Ability to elicit cooperation form children in order to complete studies is desired.
• Ability to push heavy (300 - 400 pounds) equipment through the hospital.

Qualifications

• Requires job knowledge acquired through a high school education plus two years of advanced education in echocardiography.
• Requires registration as a Pediatric ECHO Tech within 2 years of date of hire, if not prior to hire.
• Progressive analytical skills and ability to work independently and accurately in performing diagnostic echocardiograph study in order to prove underlying cardiac pathology to cardiologists who interpret results within 2 years of hire.
• Maintain a log of progression of congenital heart echoes to demonstrate competencies and train for board certification.

Skills

• Basic transthoracic echo; B-Mode (para-sternal, apical, subcostal and supra-sternal views) and Doppler (including color).
• Ability to elicit cooperation from children in order to complete studies.
• Ability to push heavy (300 - 400 pounds) equipment through the hospital.

Benefits

Children's Wisconsin offers a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required.
• ARDMS-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required.
• RCS-Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International required.