Echo Tech - Cardiodiagnostics - Part Time 8 Hours - Variable Shift

University of Southern California; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) to perform comprehensive echocardiography studies in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes image quality, patient positioning, documentation, and adherence to policies under the Medical Director's standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining RDCS licensure, continuing education, operating Echo equipment and PACS, and communicating clearly with patients and staff while ensuring HIPAA compliance and

Qualifications

• RDCS certification required (SPI and Adult Echocardiography).
• Graduate of an RDMS approved school in echocardiography or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain RDCS licensure and complete continuing education.
• Perform echocardiography studies with high-quality imaging and proper patient positioning.
• Ensure patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and accurate documentation in PACS/DRS systems.
• Rotate shifts and maintain professional demeanor with patients, families and staff.
• Comply with hospital policies and Performance Improvement programs.

Skills

Cardiac imaging

Patient positioning

Safety procedures

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RDMS/Echocardiography training

RDCS certification

Tools

Echo machine

PACS (DRS/PSS)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs all cardio-diagnostic ultrasound procedures to the specifications and standards established by the department's Medical Director. Applies good interpersonal and communication processes utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends Continual Medical Education as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization to maintain current RDCS licensure.
• Attends in-service classes as assigned or required by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers or equivalent organization.
• Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Documents examination history on patient, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records the examination time and technologist identification.
• Effective, proficient in entering or searching patients in PSS, Order Control. Download ECHO Images and archive all procedures in the DRS PACS programs in a timely manner.
• Lifts and transfers patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information.
• Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use. Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager. Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Possesses the skills and knowledge needed to assess the condition of the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient(s) in order to demonstrate requested anatomy throughout proper patient positioning and technical factors. Provides educational information to family members as required.
• Responsible for quality imaging including proper technical factors and patient positioning. Demonstrates knowledge, competency of Echocardiogram imaging techniques.
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of Echo examination equipment (Echo machine and archive equipment)
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental performance.
• Reviews Echocardiogram Lab / Cardio-Diagnostic requisitions, verifies examination with doctors' orders, and checks patient history and special instructions. Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure.
• Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned, works overtime as directed.
• Will abide by HIPAA regulations to access protected health information as defined by his/her VP/Director/Manager to be necessary for his/her job classification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education Minimum (Required) - High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of RDMS approved school in Echocardiogram sonography or equivalent.
• Work Experience Minimum (Required)
• Preferred (Not required) - Minimum of one year experience as an echocardiogram technologist is preferred.
• - Pediatric and neonatal imaging experience preferred.
• - Experience in obtaining adult, pediatric and neonatal cardiac imaging.
• Licenses and Certifications Minimum (Required) - Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), successfully passing both Sonography principles and instrumentation (SPI) examination & Adult Echocardiography.
• - Basic Life Support
• Preferred (Not required) Passing the Pediatric Echocardiography is preferred

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