Medical Instrument Technologist (Echocardiography)

Job Title

Echocardiograph Technologist

Job Duties

a. Operates and cares for highly sensitive and specialized electronic equipment for M-mode and two and three dimensional echocardiography studies of the heart and Doppler studies of flow within the heart, measuring heart chamber sizes, quantitating obstruction to flow or regurgitation (leaking) of the cardiac valves.

b. Advises cardiologists in performing transesophageal echo studies.

c. Performs echocardiography examinations unsupervised. Obtaining satisfactory echocardiography studies requires a high degree of training and skill and requires many delicate and exacting steps and subtle discriminations. The technologist must be able to evaluate the adequacy of the echocardiography recording, determine optimal machine adjustments and the methods and techniques, including patient positioning and patient cooperation, which will yield the best result. Utilized as back up to the Ultrasound department and performs emergent Ultrasound studies as needed.

d. The technologist performs these studies in the Echocardiography/Radiology department and at bedside when when appropriate.

e. Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to Imaging manager those that would improve the operation of the ultrasound department.

f. Maintains adequate supplies so that the examinations are not delayed due to lack of necessary equipment and supplies.

g. Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations in an effort to minimize delays of examinations. These preps are disseminated either by written preparation information or by telephone conversation.

h. Explains examinations to be performed to the patients and wards of the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients are thoroughly understood. This is done so that an adequate echocardiogram may be obtained in an effort to get diagnostic examinations for the purpose of treatment and diagnosis of disorders.

i. Distributes echocardiogram and related information to the cardiologist/radiologist responsible for the interpretation of the exams. This is done so that treatment based on diagnosis may be effectuated in a timely manner.

j. Performs daily checks of cables, machine and transducers for the purpose of assuring peak performance of the echocardiogram/ultrasound equipment.

k. Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate echocardiogram records so that easy recall of patient examinations is achieved. Schedules outpatients for echogram studies. Maintains a patient schedule log, procedure log, editing and registering patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS).

Work Schedule: Intermittent As Needed Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.