Echocardiology Technician, Acute

Job Summary An Echocardiology Technician performs ECHO procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Dir Imaging Services FLSA: Non-exempt Job Requirements Minimum Education Associates Degree required Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Certification: BLS Licenses: Current Echo Registry Echo certification registered or registry eligible within one year of employment or transfer into position. Essential Functions Reviews patient history and physicians orders. Educates patient regarding procedures equipment and exam to ensure patients understanding and cooperation. When ordered prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots resolves and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters transmits and reports scan results. Functional Demands Populations Served Does not treat or care for patients. X Neonate (60 years) Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: Demographic X Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical Record Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job occupational exposure is present for all employees Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely