Registered Echocardiogram Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode and Doppler cardiac exams.
• Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone and assuring billing information is accurately entered for payment.
• Assists cardiologist while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis.
• Acts as go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
• Responds to patients’ needs during exam.
• Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge.
• Orders Echo supplies.
• Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.
• Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
• Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy.
• Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed. Coordinates repair services as needed.
• Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography.
• Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
• Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.

Customer Service and Professional Conduct:

• Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for the patients/customers rights, needs, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills, which promote harmony and teamwork.
• Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital’s credibility, integrity, and positive image.
• Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the hospital and which contribute to continuous service improvement.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Accurately interprets and communicates Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
• Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment or work schedule.
• Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Complies and adheres to all client policies.
• Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absence from work.
• Adheres to all patient and environmental safety policies and procedures.
• Engages in sustainable practices: whenever possible, Associate tries to reduce the environmental impact of their work especially their waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Associates improve their knowledge regarding sustainable practices whenever possible. Our mission is to further client as a leader in healthcare and sustainability for the betterment of the community we serve.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two year allied health education program that is patient care related.
• Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred.

Certifications and Licensure:

• A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered or registry eligible or comparable national accreditation required.
• State of New Mexico Echo Sonographer License.
• BLS certification issued through American Heart Association within six months of hire.

Experience:

• Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions.
• Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms.

Nature of Supervision:

• Responsible to: Director of Cardiovascular Services.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Bloodborne pathogen C.
• May be exposed to physical injury, infectious diseases and airborne and blood borne pathogens.
• Requires knowledge of safety standards to limit exposure to infectious diseases.
• Lifting patients, pushing heavy equipment, beds, and carts.