What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech (Cardiac Sonographer) $20,000 Sign-On Bonus position at Good Shepherd Health Care System?
Overview
Definition of Position:
The Echo Tech is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic echocardiographic procedures under the direction of a Cardiologist. This role involves the use of ultrasound equipment to assess cardiac structures and function providing essential information for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Education
Required: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a focus in Cardiac Sonography.
Licenses/ Certifications/ Registrations
Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI. BLS certification.
Experience
Required: 1 year of experience as a Echo Tech.
Preferred: 3 years of experience as a Echo Tech. Experience with a range of echocardiographic techniques, including Stress and TEE (preferred).
40 Hours USD $44.06/Hr. USD $73.78/Hr. 01-3267 Cardiology Day
Definition of Position:
The Echo Tech is responsible for performing high-quality diagnostic echocardiographic procedures under the direction of a Cardiologist. This role involves the use of ultrasound equipment to assess cardiac structures and function providing essential information for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Responsibilities
- Essential Job Functions:
- Perform transthoracic (TTE), transesophageal (TEE), and stress echocardiograms as ordered per protocol, American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines, and physician orders.
- Operate ultrasound and diagnostic imaging equipment to acquire high-quality cardiac images utilizing contrast agents such as Definity and agitated bubble techniques when appropriate.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, pathology, and sonographic principles with the ability to recognize normal and abnormal echocardiographic findings.
- Analyze echocardiographic data and prepare preliminary findings for the interpreting Cardiologist.
- May start and manage intravenous (IV) lines for contract echocardiography when credentialed and trained.
- Collaborate closely with Cardiologist and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Explain procedures to patients, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the process.
- Review and evaluate images for clarity, completeness, and diagnostic value.
- Maintain accurate patient records, documentation, and reports in the PACS or EMR system.
- Maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, and report malfunctions promptly.
- Comply with infection control, HIPAA, and patient safety standards.
- Stay current with continuing education and new echocardiographic techniques.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiative and accreditation processes (IAC Echocardiography).
- The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
- Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum)
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
Required: Graduate of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a focus in Cardiac Sonography.
Licenses/ Certifications/ Registrations
Required: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through CCI. BLS certification.
Experience
Required: 1 year of experience as a Echo Tech.
Preferred: 3 years of experience as a Echo Tech. Experience with a range of echocardiographic techniques, including Stress and TEE (preferred).
40 Hours USD $44.06/Hr. USD $73.78/Hr. 01-3267 Cardiology Day
Salary : $44 - $74