Registry Echocardiograph Tech

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT and routine echocardiogram procedures while implementing procedural standards and protocols.
• Ensures that all echo procedures are completed within the designated time frame.
• Documents appropriate assessment on all patients and documents all information on the technician sheets. Specific reasons for limited examinations must be documented.
• The Echo Technician assumes the responsibilities specified by the Director of Cardiovascular Lab or Medical Director, and is responsible for the performance of clinical examinations and other assigned tasks.
• Performs echocardiographic studies to include evaluating cardiac structures and identifying abnormalities as ordered by the physician for diagnosing heart ailments.
• Analyzes echocardiographic studies by measuring cardiac chambers, wall thickness, and evaluating cardiac valve function.
• Communicates with the cardiologist on echocardiographic studies discussing any questions in regard to each patient study as required.
• Processes echocardiographic studies in accordance with established departmental standards.
• Responsible for call coverage assignments, responds to requests for call-in duty for STAT testing.
• Responsible for the daily technical operation of the laboratory and is able to prioritize assignments.
• Responsible for working with the Medical Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• The technician completes competencies in the operation of all imaging and monitoring related equipment and report equipment problems to appropriate staff.
• Provides for patient comfort and safety for all procedures.
• Adheres to hospital policies for infection control and transducer cleaning.
• Patients remain under the technologist care from the time of their arrival in the echo lab adhering to patient care and echo lab standards.
• Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work environment.
• Takes responsibility for accurately recording all procedures on hard copy as well as the department log book.
• Insures that appropriate procedure has been ordered and charged.
• Complies with OSHA or other regulatory body standards and infection control standards and policies.
• Documents in the inpatient chart that the study is completed and gives preliminary results exactly as stated in the department protocol.
• Takes responsibility for and conveys outpatient test results precisely as stated in the department protocol.
• Maintains neat and clean work area.
• Maintains policies for cleaning of equipment, including all probes and filters.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, operational problems and inventory depletion immediately to clinical engineering and Manager of department.
• Adheres to hospital regarding routine inspection and testing for electrical safety of all existing equipment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility for change.
• Demonstrates reliability for attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates knowledge of CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement).
• Models behaviors supportive of cooperation and teamwork.
• Communicates well with all members of the team.
• Participates in CQI team projects.
• Collaborates data for the QA program and ICAEL (Inter Societal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories) accreditation process.
• Attends Cardiac Cath conferences.
• Attends and participates in department cardiology staff meetings.
• Affords assistance in facilitating completion of projects, including accrediting bodies.
• Participates in maintaining professional growth, self-development objectives, and skill enhancement.
• Assesses own educational needs and planning, implementing strategies learning plan to meet knowledge deficiencies.
• Develops a learning plan and tracks progress on a learning log.
• Independently schedules self to complete the required certifications i.e. CPR.
• Actively participates in hospital wide related activities.
• Participates in departmental recognition and socialization activities.
• Attends all departmental staff meetings.
• Participates in efforts to improve productivity in the department.
• Participates in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue in the department.
• SUBMITS IDEAS FOR REDUCING EXPENSES OR ADDING REVENUE.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge: Successful completion of an ultrasound/echo technology or cardiovascular technology accredited program that includes verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in echocardiographic testing or completion of a formal two year program or equivalent in another allied health profession or completion of a bachelor’s degree unrelated to echo technology.
  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
  • Knowledge of all echo department equipment and their protocols.
  • Three years experience required for adult and pediatric echo’s.
• Skills: Excellent organizational skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Abilities: Ability to work well with others and provide problem-solving skills.Ability to anticipate patient, employee, and department needs.

Shifts: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday or Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.