Clinton Memorial Hospital: Echocardiography Tech Full Time

JOB TITLE: Echocardiography TechDEPARTMENT: Cardiology ServicesREPORTS TO: Director of CardiologySUMMARYResponsible for obtaining high quality echocardiographic images according to department standards and procedures.

Should be able to identify abnormal cardiac findings and diseases in order to prepare preliminary reports for the cardiologists.

Ability to work independently excelling in patient care skills.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONSGraduate of an approved school of Sonography.

Registered Sonographer, RDCS or RCS in adult Echocardiography.

Preferred: Minimum of 2 years experience in adult echocardiography.SKILLSStrong skills in oral and written communication, customer service, organization, decision making, time management, and interpersonal relations.

Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Basic computer skills required.AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED DEFINITION AGE/PATIENT POPULATION(S) SERVED KEY Age of Patient Population ServedX Adolescent (13-17 yrs)X Adult (18 – 64 yrs)X Geriatric (65 yrs & older)X Nonage Specific Task (N/A) Population£ Bariatric Patients: BMI greater than 40, or greater than 35 with weight related co-morbidities£ Patient with exceptional communication needs£ Patient with developmental delays£ Patient at the end of life£ Patient under isolation precautionsX All PopulationsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing treatment and use of equipment to minimize hazards to patients.Performs a basic history and physical exam prior to patient’s echocardiogram, to obtain a proper indication for exam.Performs high quality, accurate non-invasive diagnostic echocardiography, to include TTE and TEE exams along with other cardiac procedures.Responsible for safe handling of equipment.Assesses patient’s understanding of process and informed consent of invasive procedures.Interprets the findings of each exam and is able to accurately report the findings in as a preliminary report format in a timely manner upon completion of the study.Sends all information to appropriate archive storage efficiently and effectively.Practices medical aseptic procedures.Is acquainted with local fire and safety regulations.Must possess knowledge of hospital policies and the functions of the other departmentsPractices continuing Infection Control with proper equipment and room cleaning, in order to provide a safe environment for all patients, at all times.Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and JC regulations related to the Cardiology Services Department and, as appropriate, to the facility.Actively participates in performance improvement and quality assurance activities.CORPORATE COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIESUnderstands and adheres to all compliance standards.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe position requires a considerable amount of physical work up to 50 pounds.

Any work load exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.

The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients.

The individual must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull to perform certain duties of this position.

The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.

Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills.

In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.WORK ENVIRONMENTSThe individual spends over 95% of his/her time in a temperature controlled environment with varying exposure to noise.

There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

The position may have exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.CERTIFICATIONSDEPT BLS ACLS PALS NRPCardiology XCompleted within grace period established by organization.THE INTENT OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS TO PROVIDE A REPRESENTATION OF THE MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED BY INCUMBENTS AND INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB-RELATED TASKS NOT SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED IN THIS DESCRIPTION.Highest Education Level Required:High School or Equivalent