Echocardiographer

Duties:

Job Summary:The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures.-He/she also assists a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures.-Additionally, the position is responsible for complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.-Performs echocardiograms including 2-D M-Mode, color flow imaging, stress echo, TEE, and doppler studies. Has knowledge of Strain and 3D echocardiography.-Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered.-Helps patients onto and off bed.-Notifies supervisor in cases of acute or life-threatening abnormalities. Communicates abnormal studies directly to the cardiologist.-Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo study for physician interpretation.-Transports equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies.-Calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs.-Completes and processes billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets and reports.-Cleans and prepares room for the next patient. Maintains a clean and safe environment.-Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure.-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).-Adheres to the accrediting standards and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.-Assists in training of new employees in the cost center.-Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitoring.-Performs other tasks as assigned.null

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:-Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques.-Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography.-Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.

Preferred Skills & Experience:-One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred.-Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.null