Echo Tech

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Echocardiography Tech

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for preforming transthoracic and stress echocardiograms, assisting physicians in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms, and assuring quality test results to assist physicians with the diagnosis of cardiac disorders.

DEPARTMENT: Echocardiology

WORK HOURS: Varies

REPORTS TO: Manager of Ancillary Specialty Services, Director of Ancillary Specialty Services

PREREQUISITES:

RDCS or ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography.

Two (2) years of experience in echocardiographic imaging preferred.

Current BLS required.

ACLS preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to calculate complex formulas involving ratios and percentages using the metric system.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulation.

Ability to write clearly and legibly.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, staff members, vendors, and the general public.

Ability to explain complex concepts in a calm and clear manner.

Ability to analyze and problem solve, taking into consideration a wide variety of variables

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires ability to continually change priorities in response to changing patient care, hospital needs and work in an environment of constant interruptions. Infrequent lifting of 40-50lbs, or pushing up to 150lbs. Frequent sitting, standing and walking, Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and infrequent lifting of greater than 50 pounds. Ability to travel to other work locations, as needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner.

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

Work at a technical level, using echocardiography ultrasound equipment to produce high quality test results.

Assist cardiologists in the performance of transesophageal echocardiograms.

Independently perform transthoracic and stress echocardiograms on adult and geriatric patients.

Monitor and identify patient care needs in adult and geriatric patients and respond appropriately.

Provide patient education at an appropriate level for each patient.

Maintain open communication with the cardiologists and other staff as needed.

Perform routine cleaning and quality checks on echocardiography equipment.

Maintain an orderly and clean work area.

Complete test results, assuring quality standards are achieved, and provide to cardiologist in a timely manner.

Follow safety procedures in compliance with OSHA and state health department guidelines.

Perform work in compliance with Echocardiography Department policies and protocols.

Created: 12/25 Revised: Grade: UFCW Echo Tech FLSA: NE CC: 7146

Job Qualifications: PREREQUISITES:

RDCS or ARDMS Certification in Cardiac Sonography.

Two (2) years of experience in echocardiographic imaging preferred.

Current BLS required.

ACLS preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to calculate complex formulas involving ratios and percentages using the metric system.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulation.

Ability to write clearly and legibly.

Effectively present information and respond to questions from physicians, patients, staff members, vendors, and the general public.

Ability to explain complex concepts in a calm and clear manner.

Ability to analyze and problem solve, taking into consideration a wide variety of variables