Echo Technologist

POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Sonographer with Echo is a registered professional primarily specializing in the utilization of Ultrasound/Echo equipment as necessary to perform echocardiogram examinations under the direction of a Radiologist and/or Hospitalist. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• Follows ultrasound protocol according to American College of Radiology (ACR) standards and departmental and Hospital policies and procedures
• Follows echo protocols according to ASE standards, hospital policies and department procedures 
• Maintains standards for ACR accreditation
• Positions patients and performs all required ultrasound procedures
• Demonstrates proper knowledge and use of varied ultrasound equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge of the software set up for the ultrasound unit
• Adequately explains the examination to the patient including that the report will be available within 24 hours
• Demonstrates tact and empathy in all interactions with patients
• Recognizes knowledge limitations and seeks assistance when indicated or needed
• Notifies Radiologist or Cardiologist promptly of any patient requiring immediate intervention and treatment
• Strives to problem solve conflicts by using proper communication channels and chain of command
• Demonstrate a professional working knowledge of all department equipment including PACS, Meditech, computer systems and phones
• Responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy when inputting exams, patient data, account numbers and physician orders into the EMR
• Responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy at the end of the day that the exam ordered was the exam done and proper documentation is complete including putting exam in taken status
• Responsible for professional working knowledge of QA/QC for ACR accredited facilities
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and ordering supplies
• Perform their assigned duties with regard to all admitted patients, outpatients, and eligible beneficiaries regardless of underlying disease process or physical conditions.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations utilizing the appropriate ultrasound equipment.
• Be responsible for the independent operation of the appropriate ultrasound equipment and for communicating examination results.
• Uses cognitive Sonography skills to identify, locate, evaluate, and record data as appropriate.
• Independently differentiates between normal and pathologic structures.
• Consults medical history ensuring appropriateness of examination.
• Schedules, coordinates, and records examination results.
• Prepares and maintains operational logs.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment, orders supplies as needed.
• Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Ultrasound technician assumes responsibility for the safety and well-being of all patients in the sonography area and addresses problems/concerns of patient care as they arise. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain Infection Control standards set by the Hospital.

Per Diem Schedule: Must be available 4 shifts per month to maintain per diem status

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be registered in ultrasound as recognized through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ADRMS).
• Possess a minimum of one (1) years experience in ultrasound.
• BLS certification.
• Must have a good working knowledge of anatomy, radiation biology, radiation protections, physics and methods of exposures to obtain clearly defined films and operate equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, keyboard at 30 wpm, and experience with electronic medical record.