Echo Technician - Cardiology Per Diem

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking an Echo Technician II to perform ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels, including 2D and M-Mode echo cardiology and color-flow Doppler studies. Procedures are performed per department standards and interpreted by a physician.

The role requires RDMS or RDMS-eligible certification, at least three years of adult echocardiography experience, and strong patient communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of adult echocardiography experience as an Echo Technician
• RDMS or RDMS-eligible certification required
• Ability to follow echo protocol and maintain patient safety and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiography studies as ordered on adult patients
• Prepares studies for interpretation by physician with accurate measurements
• Maintains equipment and supplies and documents daily log of studies
• Covers for Ultrasound Sonographer as needed when qualified
• Participates in department meetings and ongoing echocardiography training

Skills

Ultrasound

Echo protocols

Patient communication

Education

RDMS certification

Job description

Description
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.

Description
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 Experience3Experience in adult echocardiography as an Echo Technician in an office or hospital setting

Type of ExperienceExperience 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