EchoCardiovascular Technologist

Job Description:
Shift:8 hours (varied start times) Monday Friday.

• Serves as a resource to other faculty departments onsite clinics and other health care providers regarding patient appointments and services;
• Performs transthoracic echocardiography including regular contrast and Dobutamine types as a separate procedure in conjunction with Cardiac Stress Testing procedures to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or abnormalities;
• Selects the appropriate transducers for the specific examination;
• Selects and stores images for diagnosis by the cardiology staff;
• Assists the cardiology staff with performing the above testing procedures as required.
• Demonstrates customer service;
• Establishes and promotes interpersonal relations;
• Functions within the team concept with the patient as the focus;
• Greets interacts offers assistance answer questions provides information regarding programs and services explains testing procedures and witnesses informed consent.
• Prepares preliminary reports as determined by the cardiology staff;
• Reviews images obtained and stored and final reports with cardiology staff;
• Prepare final reports for inclusion in the patients medical record using available report generation hardware and software;
• Maintains retrievable records of studies done using appropriate storage media;
• Performs procedures;
• Sets up patient and equipment;
• Assesses and monitors patient throughout exercise stress and pharmacologic stress testing; delivers age specific patient care while considering factors related to the safe and effective use of technology and resources;
• Inspects and adjusts malfunctioning electro-diagnostic equipment to restore it to use or notifying supervisor of needed repairs;
• Assists with the monitoring and maintaining of appropriate inventory levels of service and office supplies;
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Evaluates new products techniques and equipment for possible future use;
• Participates in developing new techniques and procedures;
• Prepares protocols and instructional materials for new equipment and techniques based upon the manufacturers manual and specifications for approval management.

• Two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) cardiac ultrasound experience and participation in at least 600 cardiac ultrasounds may qualify while obtaining certification within 90 days of employment.
• The principles techniques and methods applicable to the specific specialty area;
• The operation adjustment and care of sonographic imaging equipment;
• Federal state and local laws and regulations governing sonography; effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Preferred Skills & Experience:
• N/A

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred Education:
• Successful completion of a Cardiac Sonography or Cardiovascular Technology program accredited by CAAHEP.
• OR
• A program accepted for certification by ARDMS or CCI.

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) issued by ARDMS.
• OR
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) issued by CCI.
• Candidates not yet certified must:
• Be eligible for RDCS certification.
• Obtain RDCS or RCS within 90 days of employment.
• A current American Heart Association Responder or Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Must maintain RQI Responder certification and competency as a condition of employment.
• Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
• N/A

Required Experience:

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