Echocardiography Technician/Echocardiographer

Responsibilities

• Provide the overall knowledge and understanding of normal/abnormal cardiac anatomy and pathophysiology including ability to analyze echocardiograms to detect abnormalities of LV wall motion and overall cardiac function, prosthetic valve function, presence of cardiac anomalies, awareness of findings relative to cardiothoracic surgical repairs and facility with pressure gradients/valve area calculations
• Determine what measurements are needed for regurgitant lesions and know how to obtain good quality images (ie. PISA, continuity equation measurements)
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment for the Echocardiography Laboratory
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees at varying levels
• Ability to provide, or provide for, staff development and training

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training program in dysrhythmia recognition and hold certification from such a course prior to performing cardiac Contract Monitor Technician services
• Holds and maintains an active BLS certification
• Must be able to accomplish routine work with minimum oversight; required to perform duties on own initiative