Echocardiograph Tech II (Full Time, Day shift)

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
• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI
• 3-5 years of experience (one in pediatrics) in cardiac clinical ultrasound

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
• Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.
• Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history.
• Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
• Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.
• Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.
• Performs fetal echocardiograms and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.
• Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
• Ability to learn appropriate software application(s).
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

(EOE DFW)