Echo Technologist

Echo Technologist

The Echo Technologist oversees technical procedures, patient care and work flows in the echocardiography laboratory. Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic testing. Assist performing physicians and sonographers in providing high quality echocardiographic exams.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Education: Associate's Degree: Sonography; Experience In Lieu of Education, Work Experience:

ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine and complex echocardiographic sonography imaging procedures following departmental guidelines. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. Documents accurately and completely. Cross-trains to other divisions of CV Services. Administers contrast when needed and not contraindicated. Completes documentation of studies performed and charges in Epic as well as complete preliminary info in Xcelera system for Physician reading. Is included in a rotation of call thru the week and on weekends with other Team members. Is Team minded and provides compassionate care and quality studies to our community of patients. Performs all forms of Echo testing (Exercise Stress; Dobutamine stress; Echoes; Pediatric echoes; Tranesophageal echoes) in a timely fashion. Seeks to advance their knowledge in all aspects of Echo with an open mind to constructive learning and teaching.