Registered Echo Technologist - Full Time

7am-5:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - Wednesday off.

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Echo Technologist

Pay Grade:

Reports to: Cardiovascular Supervisor

Department/Job Code: 7055/1460

FLSA Status:

OSHA Exposure Level:

Job Summary

All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the Center.

Performs and assists with cardiovascular procedures ordered by physicians to assist in the diagnosis of patients. Performs a wide variety of related duties as assigned, including assisting the physician and staff with other non-invasive cardiopulmonary procedures. Carries out the policies and procedures of the department to ensure a high standard of quality of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Customer Relations

While performing the above, the employee will enhance positive relations with all customers including but not limited to: patients, families, hospital and medical staff.

Team Member Relations and Quality of Service

This position will willingly share knowledge with others, promote and support new roles, assist in staffing needs, maintain safe environment, all to facilitate meeting organizational goals.

All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies and guidelines outlined in the department and Center policy and procedure manuals. These will be measured through surveys, department goals, peer input, expectation and experience.

Job Qualifications

Education: Associate or Bachelors of Science degree in Vascular/Echocardiography from an accredited institution for cardiac ultrasound or on the job training with associates' degree in Allied Health.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Cardiovascular Credentialing International , ARDMS registered cardiac sonographer

or registry eligible, and CPR required.

Experience:

One to two years of experience as an echocardiography technician preferred, including 2-D echo with M-Mode, spectral, & color flow doppler, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography.

Job-related Skills:

Has knowledge of the clinical interventions and equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population served. (Check those that apply)

I=Infant (birth to 1) A=Adult (18 to 65) ü

P=Pediatric (1 to 12) G=Geriatric (over 65) ü

AD=Adolescent (12 to 18) ü_

Interpersonal Skills:

Excellent communication and human relation skills when dealing with co-workers, other Center employees, the medical staff, patients, families, and the general public.

Organizational Expectations and Responsibilities:

1. Mission and Service Values

a. Empathy - Demonstrates a willingness to understand others' perspectives, without labeling or judging; treats others with compassion and is personally engaged in providing patient and family-centered care.

b. Integrity -Takes responsibility for own words and actions; has passion and courage to do the right thing; delivers on promises and commitments; is honest and achieves excellence in all things through ethical and legal behavior.

c. Stewardship -Uses FMC resources wisely; respects the time and resources of patients, family and peers; shows pride in FMC and gives back to the Center and community with time, talent and /or money.

d. Agility -Demonstrates courage to take initiative to find creative solutions; anticipates concerns and responds promptly; minimizes bureaucracy and explores opportunity for growth.

e. Teamwork -Works collaboratively, not in silos; treats others with courtesy and respect; assumes good intent and welcomes differing viewpoints; creates a spirit of belonging and fellowship within FMC; embraces the FMC culture.

2. Commitment and Engagement

a. Quality -Demonstrates commitment to improve individual performance and contributes to team accomplishments and quality improvement initiatives.

b. Safety -Creates and maintains a safe and clean work environment and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate individuals.

c. Service -Recognizes and anticipates the needs of customers and strives to surpass customer expectations; utilizes AIDET, TeamSTEPPS and other tools to avoid and/or resolve concerns with the best possible outcome.

d. Sustainability -Demonstrates timely, accurate and cost-conscious use of resources in the daily work.

3. Personal Engagement

a. Organization Commitment -Complies with FMC policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines; reports compliance or ethical concerns to appropriate personnel; does not gossip but works to create a positive work experience with others.

b. Personal Commitment -Demonstrates ownership of the job; willing to step up and help others; works across departmental lines; is fully present at work-physically and emotionally; maximizes own talents and that of others.

c. Personal Growth -Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing learning; completes all mandatory education and participates in learning events/opportunities/experiences to enhance on-the-job performance.

Essential Job Functions

Job Expectations and Responsibilities:

1. Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data for diagnosis. Also performs stress echos, transesophageal echo, 2-D echo with M-mode, color flow, and cardiac doppler.

2. Performs cardiovascular diagnostic tests appropriate to particular licensure to include: EKG's, Event Monitor applications, Cardiac Monitor applications, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lower Extremity Doppler Studies, and Stress Testing.

3. Records procedure data in patients' charts, EMR System, etc., and immediately informs physicians of life threatening test results.

4. Performs cleaning, disinfecting, etc. of cardiology equipment and accessories.

5. Performs related duties such as supply inventory, clerical duties, transporting patients to and from the department, satisfying telephone inquiries or routing inquiries to proper staff member, assisting cardiovascular staff, logging procedures for billing purposes and special assignments.

6. Participates in preparation/presentation of monthly cardiovascular meetings and CQI program.

7. Supervise and instruct students.

8. Precepts new employees.

9. Participates in CQI activities and evaluations.

10. Enhances the practice of family centered care and provides individual customer focus and provides service recovery as needed.

11. As a representative of the Center, demonstrates responsibility and accountability for enhancing positive interactions and diffusing negative situations.

12. Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality through Six Sigma methodology that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.

13. Ensures patient rights are respected and protects patient's privacy by adhering to HIPAA guidelines in the management of all patient information.

14. Performs CPR as needed.

15. Maintains a neat and safe work area.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

17. The successful candidate will have to pass competencies for this position, including rhythm recognition.

Physical Capacity Demand

Medium Work : Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.

Job Considerations

Psychological/Mental - analytical abilities, memory, problem-solving and creativity

Physiological- Potential Exposures: Electrical equipment

Cognitive- Communication and collaboration with other co-workers, physicians, other employees, and patients and families; prioritizing and time management; persuasiveness and judgment

Environmental- no special considerations

Protective Equipment- no special considerations