Echo Technologist Peds

Capital Health Screening Centre; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with investments in physicians, nurses, staff and technology. The Echo Technologist Peds performs non-invasive cardiology exams to aid diagnosis and supports departmental operations in a 40-hour work week.

Education includes ultrasound school, RDCS/RCS, and BLS; pediatric/infant echocardiography experience is preferred. The role involves stress echo support, ECG processing and accurate data recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduate of an accredited ultrasound school.
• One year ultrasound experience.
• RDCS or RCS certification.
• Trained in pediatric and infant echocardiography and other non-invasive diagnostics including electrocardiogram.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to department policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital policies to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Assists cardiologist/nurse practitioner in performing stress echocardiography and imaging as directed; processes ECG filings.
• Communicates effectively to obtain clinical history, explain procedures and answer questions.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat, safe condition and ensures supplies.
• Notifies referring physician with preliminary results when critical findings are identified.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound and echocardiography in NICU using aseptic techniques for pediatric and adult patients.
• Provides accurate data and interpretations for examinations performed and routes studies for interpretation.
• Retrieves patient files, logs and charges procedures accurately, and ensures timely reporting.

Skills

Pediatric echocardiography

Non-invasive cardiology diagnostics

ECG

Basic computer skills

Education

RDCS or RCS certification

High school diploma

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound school

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

Pay Range: $38.63 - $50.46

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Overview

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JOB TITLE: Echo Technologist Peds

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JOB CODE: 31120

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Telecommuting Eligible:

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Performs a variety of non-invasive cardiology exams for the use in diagnosis of cardiovascular system disorders as directed by a physician to ensure quality patient care. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma. Graduate of an accredited ultrasound school. One year ultrasound experience. RDCS or RCS certification.

Experience: Trained in pediatric and infant echocardiography and other non-invasive cardiology diagnostics including electrocardiogram.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Knowledge and Skills:

Special Training: Basic computer skills and ability to use software to perform vascular testing

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day

Non-Exempt Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to department policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, to ensure the safety and satisfaction of patients. Adheres to patient safety practices in the department at all times demonstrated by the use of side rails, braking mechanisms and patient observation. Adheres to proper infection control techniques to maintain established standards for patient safety and satisfaction.
• Assists cardiologist / nurse practitioner in performing Stress Echocardiography and accurately acquires images as directed. Assists with other cardiology diagnostic duties including processing ECG filing and electronic management system.
• Communicates effectively to properly identify the patient, obtain a clinical history, explain the procedure and answer any questions.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of echocardiography principles and theory, anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal examinations.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work area in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of patients and employees. Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and exam rooms are readily available for procedures.
• Notifies immediately referring physician with preliminary results upon identification of potentially critical findings or STAT examination, as evidenced by departmental documentation tool.
• Performs accurately and efficiently diagnostic ultrasound and echocardiography in NICU using aseptic techniques. Performs non-invasive cardiology studies on pediatric and adult patients as assigned or directed.
• Provides accurate interpretable data, relevant clinical history and technical interpretation results for all examinations performed using ICAEL standards. Performs other diagnostic cardiology duties such as cardiac stress testing, ECG, and Holter-monitoring as assigned.
• Retrieves patient files for all previously seen patients and combines with accurately labeled paperwork. Logs and charges all procedures performed accurately and routes studies to the appropriate physician for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Performs routine maintenance and aseptic cleaning of all patient related equipment to maintain consistent quality and safety. Troubleshoots equipment effectively and reports equipment issues to biomedical engineering/vendor. Operates imaging and other related equipment according to manufacturers specifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Carry objects , Bending , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard