Echo Tech

Registered Echo Technician/SonographerJob Title: Registered Echo Technician/SonographerProfession: Registered Echo Technician/SonographerSpecialty: Not specifiedDuration: 14 weeksShift: Day shiftHours per Shift: 8Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Registered Echo Technician/SonographerLicense: Registered Diagnostics Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Certifications: Current BCLS required according to American Heart Association or American Red Cross StandardsMust-Have: ULTRASOUND IMAGING TECHNIQUES ECLIENTARDIOGRAM TESTING ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS PATIENT DOCUMENTATION MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROTOCOLDescription: Confirms patient identification. Checks for physician orders and/or special instructions via the Electronic Medical Records. Provides special instructions to the family/significant other. Demonstrates knowledge of heart anatomy using ultrasound imaging techniques. Performs echocardiogram testing and reports significant findings to Cardiologist and the ordering physician. Maintains and documents patient information and preliminary findings in a logbook. Prepares VCR tapes for cardiologist review and interpretation. Documents the completion of ECHO in the electronic medical records. Follows medical equipment protocol including tagging, removing broken items, and cleaning equipment. Maintains and orders supplies as needed. Keeps daily statistics. Keeps the patient's immediate environment orderly and clean. Follows established procedures in securing patients' clothing and personal property. Conforms to policies governing patient rights and confidentiality of information according to HIPAA guidelines. Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity in the workplace. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education, in-service, and self-directed education processes. Conforms to policies governing uniform codes, attendance, and punctuality. Carries out established infection control protocols. Participates in performance improvement activities on an ongoing basis. Participates in the clinical guidelines process. Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers. Conforms to current National Patient Safety Goals. Ensures compliance with yearly mandates. Participates in team-building activities. Effectively utilizes both electronic and paper medical records. Maintains clinical competency. Other duties as assigned by the head/charge nurse for effective coverage of the unit.