Echocardiographer

EchocardiographerThe Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures.Responsibilities include:Assisting a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures.Complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.Performing echocardiograms including 2-D M-Mode, color flow imaging, stress echo, TEE, and doppler studies. Knowledge of Strain and 3D echocardiography.Obtaining patient history and performing procedures as ordered.Helping patients onto and off bed.Notifying supervisor in cases of acute or life-threatening abnormalities. Communicating abnormal studies directly to the cardiologist.Obtaining digital acquisition and storage of echo study for physician interpretation.Transporting equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies.Calibrating, cleaning, and maintaining equipment and reporting breakdowns and supply needs.Completing and processing billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets and reports.Cleaning and preparing room for the next patient. Maintaining a clean and safe environment.Demonstrating knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure.Identifying the needs of the patient population served and modifying and delivering 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.).Adhering to the accrediting standards and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.Assisting in training of new employees in the cost center.Participating in performance improvement initiatives and monitoring.Performing other tasks as assigned.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.Must have experience in Vascular testingRequired Education:High school diploma or equivalent.Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography with RDMS or RDCS.Required Certifications & Licensure:Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification.Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred.Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.RVT or RVSLanguages:English - Read, Write, SpeakCertifications & Licenses:BLS - AHARDCSRDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)RVT or RVS certification