Sr Echocardiography Tech

The Sr. Echocardiography Technologist will perform a variety of technical and research responsibilities related to the Cardiology Echo Laboratory.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Vocational Education High School diploma, Graduate of an approved school of Echocardiography. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
3 years Prior cardiology experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. (Preferred)
1 year Full time dedicated pediatric experience in an echo laboratory directed by a board certified pediatric cardiologist. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Registered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical/Cardiac Sonography (ARDMS), Registered in Pediatrics, or Registered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer
Show respect and sensitivity
Demonstrate patience and self-control

Required Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) Upon Hire (Required)
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Functional Accountabilities
Echocardiogram Procedure

• Independently perform echos on complex patients with congenital heart disease in inpatient and outpatient setting in a timely fashion; and, independently perform fetal echos in a timely fashion.

• Perform all required modalities for standard/research echos according to protocol.

• Perform Holter monitor hook-ups and EKG's as needed.

• Utilize on-line and/or off line analysis system effectively .

• Perform analysis in a timely fashion.

• Strive for accuracy; check work consistently and keep up with heavy volume; strive to improve quality of echos.

Records/Billing

• All pertinent patient information is obtained for studies.

• All studies are created completely and accurately

• All studies billed completely and in a timely fashion.

Research Activities/Special Projects

• Volunteer to be responsible for research project.

• Assist physicians/fellows with research, willingly.

• Collect all pertinent information.

• Assist director of echocardiography with telemedicine.

• Assist director of echocardiography with 3D echo and contrast studies.

Equipment/Supplies

• Advise supervisor of any problems with equipment.

• Advise supervisor when supplies are low.

• Echo machine and probes are kept clean between patients.

• Help maintain neat and orderly work station and echo lab.

Regional Outpatient Centers

• Be reliable and on-time

• Perform echos, EKG's and Holter monitors in a timely fashion.

• Be able to handle heavy volume effectively and efficiently .

• Work well with physicians, nurses and families.

• Keep clinics well stocked with supplies

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of on-call responsibilities and be reliable; work well with cardiologists.

• Instruct and guide junior level techs/fellows on approach to echoing patients with complex heart disease.

• Guide junior level techs/fellows on obtaining quality studies (utilization of transducers/controls).

• Instruct junior level techs/fellows on use of echo machine, digital acquisition and EnConcert system.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance