The Registered Echo Technologist will provide patient-centered high quality exams such as Transthoracic Adult and Pediatric (if indicated), Transesophageal and Stress Echo utilizing modalities of M-mode, two-dimensional and doppler.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides the total patient exam experience according to the Policy and Procedures of echocardiography for the network.
Assists the performing physician during appropriate exams.
Completion of ACC annual department and hospital wide competency.
Assists in gathering and recording Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement as requested for ICAEL Accreditation.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing medical education programs.
Responsible for cleanliness of workspace, equipment, and restocking supplies in work area.
Cross training for assisting with EKG’s, placement of holter monitors and event monitors and assisting with stress testing.
Exhibits knowledge and ability to process echo images and documentation into the echo structured reporting system.
Possesses knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, and required paperwork for all procedures and department requirements.
Maintains equipment in good working condition and secures repairs at the direction of the Manager of Cardiology
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting up to 7 hours per day in 1-hour increments. Walking up to 2 hours per day in 15-minute increments. Occasional standing, up to 1 hour. Continuous use of fingers/hands to manipulate probe, equipment switches and data entry on keyboard. Frequent use of upper extremities to reposition patients, transport patients, and lifting supplies up to 10 lbs. Frequently pushes echo equipment for portable studies, approximately 440+ lbs. Occasionally stoops, bends and reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and doppler echocardiography. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and visual monotony.
EDUCATION:
High school graduate. Graduate of an accredited/approved Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent. In house training and completion of Ultrasound Technologist Workshop will serve as an equivalent for those grandfathered to test for CCI or ARDMS registry.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 1 year experience in Cardiac Ultrasound preferred. Registry by Cardiovascular Credentialing International/National Board of Cardiovascular Testing, American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers required.
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