What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Technician - Cardiology Per Diem position at Torrance Memorial?
Description
The Echo Technician Per Diem 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
Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience3Experience 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
$61.46 / Hour
The Echo Technician Per Diem 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.
Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience3Experience 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
$61.46 / Hour
Salary : $61