Echo-Tech Reg

Job Description

Obtains two-dimensional cardiac images from patients through the use of high frequency sound. Transports echocardiogram equipment to patients' units to run tests. Performs other ancillary departmental duties.

Job Responsibility

• * Accurately performs all echocardiograms as assigned.
• * Assists in interpretation of echocardiograms as assigned.
• * Maintains echocardiographic equipment and Echo Lab.
• * Instructs new technicians in the use of all equipment and the clerical routine of the area.
• * Controls the efficient flow of patients to the Echo Lab and return to floors.
• * Compiles, maintains and reports echocardiographic records and statistical information per established policies and procedures.
• * Reports to technical supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• *Arranges echocardiographic work schedule appropriately under the direction of the Manager.
• * Appropriately reviews the patient's chart for doctor's orders and patient's diagnosis and history.
• * Establishes good rapport with patients, families and peer members.
• * Efficiently operates echocardiograph equipment.
• * Accurately records on VCR 2D echo images.
• * Accurately records on VCR M-mode tracings.
• * Records M-mode tracings on hard copy, either strip chart or printer and accurately measures all required information.
• * Ability to do Echo Doppler testing.
• * Keeps Supervisor/Manager informed of any problems in regard to test Requests and problems involving the medical staff.
• * Maintains patient and physician confidentiality to assure that patient's rights are protected.
• * Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in departmental safety manuals, OSHA Hazcom Manual and Infection Control Manual.
• * Participates on Quality Improvement teams as needed and adheres to customer service guidelines including telephone performance as established through the implementation of Total Quality Management.
• * Adheres to SIUH dress code policies.
• * Ability to work with co-workers and supervisors in a professional manner.
• * Makes appointments and processes out patients when necessary
• Performs related duties as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, walking, and pushing equipment on wheels weighing as much as 500 lbs to various locations in the hospital
• Occasional sitting
• Occasionally lifts objects from 20 to 150 lbs
• Frequently lifts, moves and positions patients of all weights.

Job Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Echocardiology or Ultrasound Technology program, required. Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).