Echo Tech

Department/Unit

• Non-Invasive
• Cardiology
• Work
• Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range

$64,972.00 - $97,458.00 The Echocardiogram Technician functions as a cardiac sonographer who, working under the delegated authority of the supervising physician, serves as a medical imaging professional providing clinically relevant information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients by using sophisticated ultrasound technology to produce detailed images of the heart. The Echocardiogram Technician role and responsibilities include providing diagnostic cardiac sonography services. The Echocardiogram Technician activities are performed consistent with their education and training, and in accordance with the hospitals policies and procedures and applicable professional standards. The Echocardiogram Technician should be able to perform all adult cardiac ultrasounds for both outpatient and inpatient bedside exams throughout the facility. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform echocardiogram testing and procedures in accordance with the American Society of Echocardiography standards. Conduct patient clinical assessment and perform the diagnostic cardiac ultrasound examination ordered by the supervising physician in accordance with professional and facility protocols. Prepare exam room and ultrasound equipment to conduct echocardiography examinations in accordance with infectious disease, sterilization and patient safety protocols, policies and procedures. Assume responsibility for the safety of the patient during the sonographic examination. Review patient medical history and supporting clinical information. Use proper patient positioning tools, devices, equipment adjustment, and ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient comfort and safety. Use strong technical skills to operate and troubleshoot echocardiography equipment. Maintain confidentiality in line with current HIPPA standards. Relay any incidental findings that might impact patient care and provide that information to the interpreting physician. Maintain continuing education credits for annual recertification and Intersocietal Accreditation Commission purposes. Works with all echo and respiratory students, as well as cardiology, pulmonary and anesthesia fellows to help facility training in echo. Develops and achieves annual departmental goals and assigned organizational objectives, which support the system goals and mission statement. Assists in the development of evidence-based departmental and program goals and works collaboratively with the department chairs and practice medical directors for faculty sites. Facilitates departmental plans to achieve overall goals of the organization, and participates in identification of indicators to measure accomplishments of strategic plan. Supports and communicates the organizational plan to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. Provides assistance to ensure long term objectives are achieved efficiently and successfully, and willingness to be flexible and make modifications to revise plans as needed. Maintains all policies, procedures, and systems in compliance with regulatory standards; specifically, AOTA and APTA and NYS licensure requirements. Encourage continuous learning to expand personal and organizational growth. Participates in the education of current and new employees, and serves as a positive role model/positive influence to other staff members. Has acquired basic Lean strategies and understands the influence it can have on department/organization. Follows proper chain of command for conflict resolution, and consistently demonstrates sound judgement and seeks guidance as needed. Demonstrates and educates others of safe patient handling, and safe use of equipment. Qualifications Associate's Degree of an approved sonography education program - required Bachelor's Degree of an approved sonography education program - required 1-3 years of experience in a clinical setting - required Must be proficient in all modalities of Adult Echocardiography including 2-D, 3-D, M-mode, CW/PW and color Doppler, tissue Doppler, strain, Definity and bubble studies. Must be able to perform stress, dobutamine and transesophageal echocardiograms, as well as protocols for ECMO, LVAD and Impella. Must be able to perform structural heart echocardiograms post procedure in the Cath Lab including TAVR, mitral clips, Watchman’s and PFO closure devices. Must be able to perform echocardiogram protocols for all chemotherapy, amyloid, sarcoid and Covid patients. Must have detailed knowledge of ultrasound physics, cross-sectional cardiac anatomy and Doppler techniques to perform independent procedures to Cardiologist standards. Must be able to communicate with the medical/technical personnel and patients in an appropriate manner. Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and healthcare software. Must be able to complete the competency-based orientation tool to administer ultrasound enhancing agents. Stay updated with advancements in cardiac sonography techniques and equipment. ARDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire - required RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer Upon Hire - required Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold - Rarely Extreme heat - Rarely Humidity - Rarely Wet - Rarely Noise - Constantly Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Rarely Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely Vibration - Rarely Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.