Echocardiographer

Duties:


Job Summary:
The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures.
-He/she also assists a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures.
-Additionally, the position is responsible for complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
-Performs echocardiograms including 2-D M-Mode, color flow imaging, stress echo, TEE, and doppler studies. Has knowledge of Strain and 3D echocardiography.
-Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered.
-Helps patients onto and off bed.
-Notifies supervisor in cases of acute or life-threatening abnormalities. Communicates abnormal studies directly to the cardiologist.
-Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo study for physician interpretation.
-Transports equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies.
-Calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs.
-Completes and processes billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets and reports.
-Cleans and prepares room for the next patient. Maintains a clean and safe environment.
-Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure.
-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
-Adheres to the accrediting standards and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
-Assists in training of new employees in the cost center.
-Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitoring.
-Performs other tasks as assigned.
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Skills:


Required Skills & Experience:
-Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques.
-Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography.
-Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.


Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred.
-Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.
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