Main Function:

• Performs 2D/M-mode echocardiograms, assists the cardiologist in the performance of non-invasive cardiac testing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs 2D/M-mode echocardiograms
• Performs Stress echocardiograms
• Performs Dobutamine stress echocardiograms
• Performs Transesophageal echocardiograms
• Performs 12 lead EKG’s.
• Identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s order for consistency of procedure ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information.
• Assess patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper handling techniques
• Records pertinent data on requisition at all times
• Reviews each completed procedure for technical accuracy, presents completed procedure for cardiologist’s interpretation and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Operates and reviews studies within the echo digital storage system
• Process all patients through the electronic medical information system to ensure proper documentation and billing information.
• Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician’s orders.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department
• Report all safety hazards and/or equipment malfunction to supervisor immediately
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and working relationship with departmental staff, patients, families, physicians and all other customers.

When we say “our community” we mean it.
UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.
Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Education:

Successful completion of a CAAHEP approved ultrasound training program preferred.

Credentials

: Employees must be credentialed in echocardiography from ARDMS or CCI.

Experience:

Prior experience performing echocardiograms.

Contacts:

Patients, visitors, Physicians and hospital Staff.

Physical Demands:

Pushing and pulling 400 lb. wheeled echo machine, helping patients ambulate to bed and positioning patients on their sides.

Working Conditions:

Dimly lit environment for the performance of echocardiograms.

Hazards:

Possible exposure cleansers for the performance of Transesophageal echocardiograms.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.