Echocardiographer Technologist

Job Summary

Echocardiographer Head Tech. Performs cardiac ultrasound procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned. Assists Manager in making daily schedules to make department efficient in workflow, communicates well with staff and other departments, good decision-making and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and coordinates daily operational functions and work flow to ensure the performance of high quality exams/treatments and the delivery of safe patient care and customer satisfaction.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of non-invasive cardiac and cardiac ultrasound principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.

• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.

• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.

• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.

• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.

• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 2 years experience in an acute care setting or comparable specialty area as required to meet all Lead competencies at the end of orientation period.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS and/or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• ARDMS/CCI or new graduate who will obtain required registry/certification with 12 months of hire.; BLS WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE.

Preferred/Desired

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