The primary role involves providing optimal quality diagnostic non-invasive Echocardiographic studies, including 2D & M-Mode images, color and Doppler flow studies for both inpatients and outpatients. The technician also assists Cardiologists with diagnostic invasive and non-invasive procedures while maintaining high standards of patient care and documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited ultrasound/echo technology or cardiovascular technology program, or an equivalent two-year program or bachelor's degree unrelated to echo technology, along with three years of experience performing adult and pediatric echoes. Required skills include excellent organizational and communication abilities, knowledge of all echo department equipment and protocols, and current BCLS/CPR certification.
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General summary
To provide diagnostic non-invasive optimal quality Echocardiographic studies including 2D & M-Mode images, color and Doppler flow studies of the heart to both inpatients and outpatients. Assists in both diagnostic Invasive and non-invasive procedures with Cardiologists for both in-house and outpatients. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.
Description
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 Cardio Vascular 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)
Maintain educational requirements.
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.
Assists 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.
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.
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. B.C.L.S./CPR required.
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.
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