Echocardiograph Tech (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaushealth; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth in Florida is seeking an Echo Technician to perform comprehensive echocardiographic studies, triage exams, and prepare patients. You will provide preliminary interpretations and present data to attending physicians, while maintaining and cleaning echo equipment per department standards.

The role requires registry eligibility, at least 1 year of cardiac ultrasound experience, and an AHA BLS certification, with on-site duties and on-call coverage as part of the department.

Qualifications

• AS in Allied Health or certificate in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Eligible for ARDMS or CCI registry and pass within 6 months of hire.
• At least 1 year of Cardiac Clinical Ultrasound experience or Pediatric internship.
• AHA BLS - current and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, organize data and present findings to physicians.
• Perform 3D images for Maternal/Fetal program when needed.
• Collaborate with team and perform strains for electrophysiology.
• Perform TEE, cardiac TEE, epicardial and ICE scans per protocol.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

AS in Allied Health

Certificate in diagnostic ultrasound

Tools

ARDMS eligibility

CCI eligibility

Job description

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 system and department standards.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate in Science (AS) in Allied Health or related field (or) a certificate program in diagnostic ultrasound
• Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI, and pass within 6 months of hire.
• At least one year of experience in Cardiac Clinical Ultrasound or a Pediatric Internship is required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.

Job Specific Duties

• Analyzes, organizes data, performs calculations appropriate to study, and presents to physicians.
• Using 3D image technology, reconstructs 3D images for use with Maternal/Fetal program patients. Follows proper protocols to reconstruct 3D images.
• Collaborates with team and performs strains for electrophysiology.
• Responsible for performing the following scans: transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE), cardiac TEE, epicardial scans, & intracardiac scans (ICE) per departmental protocol in a safe & efficient manner.
• Responsible for precepting new sonographers and fellows; provides technical feedback and coaching to new sonographers.
• Gathers patient history and documents in the electronic health record (EHR). Reviews charts to understand what the indications are for an echo.
• Participates in the on call rotation and coverage for transesophageal echo (TEE) scans.
• Responsible for accurately setting up technical charges for procedures, selecting correct ICD codes, and documenting patient’s electronic health record (EHR).
• Restocks procedure rooms, orders appropriate supplies, and follows all infection control policies per departmental standards.
• Troubleshoots any equipment issues, contacts biomed, and escalates any issues to leadership.
• Performs environment of care rounds.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all departmental policies and clinical protocols for each exam type.
• Accountable to chart, review, and perform vitals for patients.
• 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 to 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 malfunctions to supervisor as needed.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs fetal echocardiograms, performs calculations appropriate to study, and presents to physicians.

Common Duties

• Maintains accountability by ensuring compliance thru timely completion of licensures, certifications, all competencies, health requirements (PPD, N95, Flu, etc.), and education requirements. F: Monthly-Quarterly/T: 2 hours/R: Individual
• Maintains accountability and timekeeping expectations as outlined by MCHS Timekeeping and Attendance policy and procedures. Ensures behavior is compliant with communication standards. F: Weekly/T: 2 hours/R: Individual
• Ensures behavior meets and/or exceeds targeted service scores as measured by the Service Index and/or the internal departmental service survey. F: Daily/T: 8 hours/R: Individual

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 system personnel.
• Ability to learn appropriate software application(s).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively in an organized format with multi-interdisciplinary teams.

EOE DFW

11/29/17

Job:

Imaging & Radiology

Department:

HEART STATION-2100-711000

Job Status:

Professional