Echo TechCardiac Sonographer, 40-Hours, Days

Job RequirementsMinimum EducationHigh School Diploma or EquivalentFormal training from an accredited medical sonography program specializing in cardiac LicensesCredentialed by the ARDMS as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) (AE)Current certification in BLSMinimum Work ExperienceAt least five years experience and credentialed by RDCS AE for 5 years Required SkillsGood computer verbal and written DemandsPhysical Requirements:No limitations in pushing equipment. Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction) and handles (seizing holding grasping turning or working with hands). Occasionally stoop (bending the body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist) crouches (bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine).Essential FunctionsIntroduces self and identifies patient using 2 forms of ID. Explains testing the medical history and directs the exam based on that cardiac diagnostic imaging procedures to study the anatomy and hemodynamics of the heart including two dimensional (2D) and Doppler online calculations in order to quantify cardiac parameters of function and knowledgeable regarding the anatomy hemodynamics and physiology associated with both the healthy and diseased knowledgeable regarding cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac abnormal findings to Cardiologists. Takes steps to safeguard patients when abnormal results are results of testing with Cardiologists. Discusses cases and techniques used to obtain optimal Cardiologists during transesophageal requests based on the nature of the request and the condition and/or situation of the and communicates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient service and together to complete assignments with departmental and healthcare team appropriate delegates to other healthcare able to cover some of the lead echo technician s responsibilities in his/her with other echo technicians and EKG technicians to assist them with the ability to work reports are directed to appropriate Cardiologists for report turnaround times for familiar with JCAHO familiar with echo PACS system. Contacts technical support when necessary to troubleshoot able to operate stress testing equipment when 12 lead electrocardiograms when and reports malfunctioning equipment to Clinical responsible for cleaning and disinfections of equipment including supplies when needed and when other duties as of Other Duties:This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood therefore that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Shift: Days

Specialty Type: Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialties: Echo Technologist

General Certifications : BLS/BCLS

Allied Health Certifications : RDCS(AE)

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