Echocardiograph Tech II (Full Time, Day shift)

Description

Job Summary

Performs all aspects of echocardiographic studies using ultrasonic equipment. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health/related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 5+ years of experience
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.


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  Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.


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  Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history.


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  Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.


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  Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.


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  Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.


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  Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.


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  Performs fetal echocardiograms and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.


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  Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


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  Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.


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  Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel.


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  Ability to learn appropriate software application(s).


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  Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

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