Echocardiogram Technician

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Sets-up, operates, and maintains all non-invasive / diagnostic equipment according to physician order and department procedure. Works efficiently in the stress lab.

1. Maintains a current basic life support card.
2. Anticipates the need for and initiates educational activities to enhance professional practice.
3. Skillfully utilizes, troubleshoots and maintains all equipment pertinent to the diagnostic cardiology patient.
4. Organizes the efficient and effective operation of the stress lab, by assigning job tasks for the personnel of the Cardiology department.
5. Anticipates the need for and initiates educational activities to enhance professional practice.
6. Skillfully utilizes, troubleshoots and maintains all equipment pertinent to the diagnostic cardiology patient.
7. Sets-up, operates, and maintains all non-invasive / diagnostic equipment according to physician order and department procedure. Works efficiently in the stress lab.
8. Monitors both patients and equipment during test procedures in order to achieve optimum results.

     10.  Accurately completes testing information on test reports and graphs.

1. Participates in the decontamination of equipment.
2. Assures adequate levels of disposable supplies and standby equipment for cardiology department.
3. Provides accurate, timely and thorough documentation of all cardiology care services in the patients medical record.
4. Maintains department records in a timely and complete fashion.
5. Provides a thorough shift report regarding the clinical status of patients receiving cardiology testing. Includes pertinent information regarding orders, equipment or supplies to assure efficient operation of the next shift.
6. Participates/attends department meeting, in-services, etc., on a regular basis.
7. Completes appropriate volume of work while maintaining quality standards.
8. Organize work procedures to generate acceptable levels of productivity.
9. Completes own work as required and will assist others as needed.
10. Cooperates with co-workers and management to maintain a harmonious environment.
11. Adjust work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.
12. Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner.
13. Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions procedures as required.
14. Maintains work area and equipment according to standards and policies.
15. Attends mandatory in-service related to safety and/or infection control.
16. Supports and participates in department quality improvement activities.
17. Provides quality improvements which enhance effectiveness and efficiency of department.
18. Provides courteous service to internal/external customers in all activities.
19. Offers assistance to all internal/external customers as appropriate and/or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
20. Communicates in a professional manner emphasizing objectively and non-judgmental
21. Assist in solving customer problems in a cooperative manner.
22. Demonstrates the ability to manage patients of all ages with special needs.
23. Facilitates patient/family participation in self-care based on age and development status.
24. Demonstrates appropriate psychosocial interventions based on age and developmental status.
25. Evaluates environmental safety and provides an environment that is safe based on age and developmental status.
26. Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. 
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or GED
• Certification in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Primary Source Verification: Cardiovascular Credentialing International

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk as well as occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch.  Normal or corrected vision, hearing and ability to speak are necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, sharp eye focus and ability to distinguish colors. There may be periods of stressful, intense concentration with more than average pressure used in a variety of problem solving situations.