What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technician - Cardiology Per Diem position at Torrance Memorial Medical Center?
The Echo Technician II performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels, including 2D and M-Mode echo cardiology and color-flow Doppler studies (pulsed and continuous). These procedures are performed on all adults. These procedures are performed according to department and Medical Center standards, and are interpreted by a qualified physician.
Core Competencies
Performs echo study as ordered and per echo protocol on adult patients. Demonstrates clinical normal for the following age groups; Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the following age groups: Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
Provides health care services in own job category to the following age groups: Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
Prepares studies for interpretation by physician, including accurate calculation of cardiac structures.
Completes all paper work accurately.
Completes daily log of studies accurately.
Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.
Completes work process in computer before end of shift.
Ensures patient safety and confidentiality while performing exam.
Provides patient and family with information/ instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.
Prepares patient for exam.
Evaluates and initiates equipment service/repair and purchase of new equipment.
Evaluates and initiates inventory and ordering of supplies.
Covers for Ultrasound Sonographer as needed, if qualified.
Maintains safe working and patient environment.
Utilizes effective communication and problem solving skill in all interactions.
Assists in training and orientation of new employees and students.
Participates in department meetings, in-service education, and policy/procedure review.
Takes responsibility for learning about trends and changes in echocardiography.
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
3
Experience in adult echocardiography as an Echo Technician in an office or hospital setting
License / Certification Requirements
Echocardiography graduate with RDMS or RDMS eligible
Compensation Range
$63.32 / Hour
Salary : $63
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