Echocardiograph Tech Ii/Iii (Full Time, Day Shift)

Job Summary

Performs all aspects of echocardiographic studies using ultrasonic equipment. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health/related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 5 years of experience

• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI

• 3-5 years of experience (one in pediatrics) in cardiac clinical ultrasound

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.

• Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.

• Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history.

• Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.

• Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.

• Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.

• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.

• Performs fetal echocardiograms and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.

• Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.

• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel.

• Ability to learn appropriate software application(s).

• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

(EOE DFW)