Registered Echo Technician | Sonographer

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Confirms patient identification.
• Checks for physician orders and/or special instructions via the Electronic Medical Records.
• Provides special instructions to the family/significant other.
• Demonstrates knowledge of heart anatomy using ultrasound imaging techniques.
• Performs echocardiogram testing and reports significant findings to the Cardiologist and ordering physician.
• Maintains and documents patient information and preliminary findings in the log book.
• Prepares VCR tapes for cardiologist review and interpretation.
• Documents completion of ECHO in the Electronic Medical Records.
• Follows medical equipment protocol (tag/remove broken equipment and clean equipment).
• Maintains and orders supplies as needed.
• Keeps daily statistics.
• Keeps the patient’s immediate environment orderly and clean.
• Follows established procedures in securing patients’ clothing and personal property.
• Conforms to policies governing patients’ rights and confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity in the workplace.
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education, in-service training, and self-directed education.
• Conforms to policies governing uniform code, attendance, and punctuality.
• Carries out established Infection Control protocols.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
• Participates in Clinical Guidelines processes.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment to reduce the risk of injury to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Conforms to current National Patient Safety Goals.
• Ensures compliance with yearly mandatory requirements.
• Participates in team-building activities.
• Effectively utilizes electronic and paper medical records.
• Maintains clinical competency.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Head/Charge Nurse for effective unit coverage, including answering telephones, contacting patients, and assisting patients to seats.

Required Education:

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Successful completion of an Ultrasound Echocardiogram Program.
• Completion of an appropriate training program for Ultrasound Technologist, including Military Training.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by ARDMS.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by CCI.
• BCLS (Current Basic Cardiac Life Support) according to American Heart Association or client Standards.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of Registered Echo Technician/Sonographer experience.
• Ultrasound Imaging Techniques.
• Echocardiogram Testing.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Patient Documentation.
• Medical Equipment Protocol.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Stress Testing experience.

Additional Skills:

• Clinical Competency.
• HIPAA Compliance.