Technician, Echocardiogram

Job Summary

About the role

Performs transthoracic and transesophageal (TEE) echocardiograms on patients. Assists physicians and support staff with technical acquisition of Stress Echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms and transesophageal (TEE) on patients (includes 2D, m-mode, PW, CW and color Doppler)
• Obtains the highest quality of images possible
• Performs both pharmacological stress echocardiograms and obtains the highest quality of images possible
• Provide preliminary findings from exams and accurately completes exam worksheets including measurements and calculations
• Individualize interaction with and treatment of patients during exams, with special attention to privacy needs
• Establish a professional rapport with patient and family members (if present) and explain procedure as appropriate
• Request for professional interpretation of the exam are deferred to the patients physician
• Maintain Echo Lab Manual and Log book
• Organize videotapes, computer discs, optical discs, Echo reports, etc. according to department practices
• Comply with department quality assurance policies and procedures
• Assists in optimal operation of the echo imaging units and instruments by using in a safe manner, reporting and documenting abnormalities when indicated, and obtaining technical service when necessary
• Use downtime to assist in completing any tasks beneficial to the department or coworkers, i.e. professional education, equipment cleaning and preventive maintenance, etc.
• Aid in training and orientation of new staff
• Perform other duties and related activities or special projects as requested by Lead Echo technologist and Supervisor

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications: Minimum three (3) - five (5) years of experience in performing stress echoes
• Minimum three (3) - five (5) years of experience performing and interpreting 2D, M-Mode, and Doppler Echocardiograms
• Completion of an accredited Sonography program in Echocardiography
• Education: High School Diploma
• Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certificate OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Certificate OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer Certificate

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current accepted Echocardiography principles, practices, and techniques, including cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology required
• Ability to analyze severity/importance of findings and respond to or report findings accurately and appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. degree in cardiovascular technology or diagnostic medical sonography preferred