Echo Tech I 40 Hours Days Bwh - Echocardiography Laboratory

Qualifications:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree is preferred but must possess Associate degree or equivalent program with a Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate.

2. A minimum if 12 years in a major teaching institution required or 24 years in a smaller private facility as an Echo technician.

3. An understanding in cardiac anatomy physiology and hemodynamics is required.

Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Must possess a high degree of technical expertise with the knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and hemodynamics.

2. Must have analytical ability to perform and analyze complex color Doppler testing.

3. Must possess visual acuity to distinguish gradations of color and closely examine the significance of all cardiac structures to produce a diagnostic scan of the heart.

4. Must have the ability of producing an initial interpretation to the referring physicians. Difficult and complex cases should be reviewed with the echo supervisor.

5. Must possess manual dexterity sufficient to work with ultrasound transducer and delicate panels on equipment.

6. Must have a good understanding of equipment function which is important because technology is changing very rapidly.

7. Must have the ability to interact with understanding with patients and staff for smooth lab flow and genuine cooperation.

8. Flexibility is essential here. Technicians also interact with physicians for the purpose of information.

9. Must have the ability to mobilize the heavylbs. ultrasound equipment for portable studies as well as occasionally lift patients from stretchers (with aid) or wheelchair must occasionally lift boxes of supplies.

10. Must have the ability to distinguish the exact spectrum of color necessary to perform color flow Dopplers.

11. Must have the ability to spend prolonged time standing and working

12. Must have mastered all the duties and responsibilities of this job description.

Brigham and Womens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin sexual orientation protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the Chief Sonographer and Medical Director this position is responsible for independently performing 2dimensional color Doppler and Doppler echo cardiograms of the heart.. Also responsible to assist in the inventory of supplies and equipment maintenance. Job requires a high level of knowledge to read and interpret test results especially those which are abnormal or atypical.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs 2dimensional color Doppler and Doppler of the heart echocardiograms. Must be proficient and knowledgeable in nonimaging continuous Doppler to perform effective results for diagnosing and imaging different pathologies Valvular Congenital Systolic Diastology)

2. Must have the ability to interpret test results and to notify referring physician or house officer of a preliminary report.

3. Assists in the scheduling of cardiac ultrasound procedures for inpatients and out patients when there is a question of whether there is availability when the schedule is booked.

4. Responsible for inventory of supplies in the Echo Lab

5. Responsible for the daily cleaning of equipment with approved hospital disinfectant and following Infection Control guidelines.

6. Maintains all echo equipment to solve minor operating problems. Difficult or complex problems are referred to the echo supervisor.

7. Reviews the patients chart to obtain pertinent clinical history in order to perform test and to accurately interpret and perform cardiac examination.

8. Explains procedure to the patient and positions patient for the cardiac ultrasound examination.

9. Performs several portable studies a day requiring mobilization of the equipment by the technician.

10. Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports utilize ancillary devices video recorder and transducer) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac examination.

11. Records calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting out test results.

12. Maintains testing rooms in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable transducer and ultrasound machine.

13. Keeps current regarding development in technical instrumentation to trends and techniques in cardiac ultrasound testing through appropriate journals attends seminars and other meetings per approval of echo supervisor.

14. Performs minor clerical duties as required by echo supervisor or Technical Director such as answering phones filing echo tapes and reports etc.

15. Performs all other duties as necessary.

16. All the above testing is performed without physician assistance with minimal supervision of test results by the echo supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.