Echo Technician II - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Torrance is seeking an Echo Technician II to perform advanced ultrasound examinations. The role requires expertise in various echocardiography procedures, ensuring patient safety and effective communication with patients and families. Candidates must have echocardiography training and relevant certifications, with a focus on maintaining high standards of care and safety. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare services across diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Requires echocardiography training with RDCS or RCS certification.
• 2 years as an Echo Tech in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels.
• Ensures patient safety and confidentiality during exams.
• Assumes on-call responsibilities, responding within 30 minutes.

Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Echocardiography Program

Job description

The Echo Technician II performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels, including 2D and M-Mode echocardiography, color-flow Doppler studies (pulsed and continuous), stress echo, and transesophageal echo. These procedures are performed on adults, children, and neonates, following department and Medical Center standards, and are interpreted by a qualified physician.

Core Competencies

1. Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships across various age groups: neonates, children, teenagers, and adults of all ages.
2. Provides healthcare services within own job category to diverse age groups.
3. Provides patients and families with information and instructions regarding procedures, evaluating barriers to understanding.
4. Ensures patient safety and confidentiality during exams.
5. Prepares patients for exams.
6. Performs all echo procedures, including transthoracic, transesophageal, stress echo, 3-D echo, contrast echo, and bubble studies. Maintains proficiency in advanced structural heart procedures and imaging acquisition.
7. Adheres to infection control guidelines, including proper handwashing, isolation policies, and equipment cleaning.
8. Prepares studies for physician interpretation, including accurate calculation of cardiac structures.
9. Completes all paperwork accurately and maintains daily logs of studies.
10. Initiates emergency measures such as Code Blue as per hospital policies.
11. Assigns workload and breaks to other technicians.
12. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes TEE probes according to policy.
13. Maintains medication security, restricting access to authorized personnel.
14. Assumes on-call responsibilities, responding within 30 minutes as assigned.
15. Transports patients and equipment as necessary.
16. Evaluates and initiates equipment maintenance, repairs, and procurement.
17. Manages inventory and supplies.
18. Maintains a safe working and patient environment.
19. Uses effective communication and problem-solving skills in all interactions.
20. Assists in training and orienting new staff and students.
21. Participates in department meetings, education, and policy reviews.
22. Engages in performance improvement activities as assigned.
23. Exercises sound judgment in following physician orders and consults with medical staff in questionable situations.
24. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms across age groups.

Additional Information

Requires echocardiography training with RDCS or RCS certification or eligibility, and/or certification from an accredited echocardiography program.

Experience: 2 years as an Echo Tech in a hospital setting.

License/Certification: Graduate of echocardiography program with RDMS or RDMS eligibility; BCLS or ACLS certification.

Compensation Range

$43.30 - $68.98 per hour