Echocardiographer

Echocardiographer

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.

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.