Echo Technician II - FT Days

Join to apply for the Echo Technician II - FT Days role at Torrance Memorial . Description –The Echo Technician II performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels, including 2D and M‑Mode echo cardiology, color‑flow Doppler studies (pulsed and continuous), stress echo and transesophageal echo. These procedures are performed on all adults, children and neonates according to department and Medical Center standards and are interpreted by a qualified physician. Core Competencies Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships to neonates, children, teenagers, young, middle and geriatric adults. Provides health care services in own job category to all age groups. Provides patient and family information and instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding. Ensures patient safety and confidentiality while performing exam. Prepares patient for exam. Performs all echo procedures including transthoracic, transesophageal, stress echo, 3‑D echo, contract echo, bubble study echo and maintains proficiency in advanced structural heart procedures and imaging acquisition. Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses proper handwashing technique, follows isolation policy, cleans equipment between patients. Prepares studies for interpretation by physician, including accurate calculation of cardiac structures. Completes all paperwork accurately. Completes daily log of studies accurately. Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy. Assigns workload and breaks to other techs for the day. Clears and disinfects TEE probes according to Medical Center policy. Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only. Assumes on‑call status and responds within 30 minutes of receiving a call. Transports patients and/or echo equipment as necessary. Evaluates and initiates equipment service, repair and purchase of new equipment. Evaluates and initiates inventory and ordering of supplies. Maintains safe working and patient environment. Utilizes appropriate and effective communication and problem‑solving skills in all interpersonal interactions. Assists in training and orientation of new employees and students. Participates in department meetings, in‑service education and policy/procedure review. Participates in department and hospital performance improvement activities as assigned. Exercises sound judgment in relating the physician's order to actual conditions of the patient and consults with the Medical Director and/or attending physician in questionable situations. Additional Information Echocardiography graduate with RDCS or RCS or RDCS/RCS eligible and/or certificate from an Accredited Echocardiography Program. Experience 2 Echo Tech in a hospital setting. License / Certification Requirements Echocardiography graduate with RDMS or RDMS eligible. BCLS or ACLS certification. Compensation Range $43.30 – $68.98 / Hour Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industry Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Torrance Memorial by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrance Memorial