Registered Echocardiogram Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the direction of the Director of Cardiovascular and Bariatric Services, the Echocardiogram Technician Registered is responsible for performing various non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and functions.
• The technician is expected to function in an expedient and professional manner and to display positive behavior when interacting with patients, family members, physicians and co-workers.

Responsibilities:

• Performs echocardiograms as per departmental policy and procedure and in a professional manner:
• Uses AIDET; introduces self, calls patient by name and makes comfortable with surroundings.
• Competently performs echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler and color flow mapping per physician order for both outpatients and inpatients of all ages.
• Utilizes sonicated contrast as directed and within the guidelines of the ACC and the ASE.
• Assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms per physician orders.
• Performs stress echocardiograms in all modalities.
• Performs and appropriately transmits pediatric echocardiograms.
• Participates in call rotation to provide 24/7 coverage for echocardiography.
• Completes appropriate documentation and charges associated with the services provided.
• Communicates with physicians in a professional manner regarding patients test results/pertinent patient information.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director; is able to fulfil role of Cardiovascular Tech when necessary.
• Maintains appropriate Infection Control procedures:
• Wipes machines down daily and between patients with appropriate disinfectant.
• Appropriately cleans all lead wires on Stress/Echo machines.
• Completes high level disinfection of TEE probes after each use, or arranges for appropriate disinfection of TEE probes by other qualified personnel.
• Stocks all supplies/cleans and readies equipment necessary for the next days schedule.
• Uses Standard Precautions with all patients.
• Performs clerical and additional tasks as assigned:
• Answers telephone in a courteous and professional manner; assists or directs caller to the appropriate person or service area.
• Uses office equipment in a competent manner (fax, copier, printer) and is proficient in the necessary computer skills to fulfill responsibilities of daily workload.
• Charges for EKGs; able to retrieve reports from Meditech for Echo, EEG and EKG services and communicate with physicians offices via telephone/fax.
• Completes preliminary echo report within the Merge, or other reporting, system.
• Will participate in continuing education as required.

Requirements:

Education/Skills:

• High School Diploma required.
• Educational training in Non-invasive Cardiology areas; basic arrhythmia and advanced arrhythmia training preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years experience in the field of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Non-invasive procedures.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications:

• Must have one of the following certifications:
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) granted by ARDMS.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) granted by CCI.
• Registered Vascular Sonographer granted by ARDMS or CCI, with at least two (2) years of echo experience.
• BLS required.