Echocardiography Technician- 32 hours/week - Appleton Clinic

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Echo Technician to join our pediatric echocardiography lab. Reporting to the Heart Echo Supervisor, you will perform non-invasive cardiac studies, operate the echocardiography systems, and prepare preliminary reports for cardiologists.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document patient information in echo logbooks, assist with billing in EPIC, and help train a Level II echo technologist while progressing toward board certification.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education plus two years of echocardiography education.
• Registration as Pediatric Echo Tech within 2 years of hire.
• Analytical skills to identify cardiac pathology.
• Ability to move heavy equipment safely (300–400 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive pediatric echocardiography studies as directed.
• Operate echocardiography equipment according to procedure.
• Prepare preliminary echocardiography reports for cardiologist interpretation.
• Review studies with the cardiologist.
• Maintain lab and equipment in clean, proper working order.
• Record patient information in echo logbooks.
• Assist with hospital billing using EPIC.
• Demonstrate progress toward board certification with Level II mentorship.

Skills

Pediatric Echo

Analytical skills

BLS

Patient care

Education

HS + 2y Echo education

Tools

EPIC

Echo equipment

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Job Summary

Reporting administratively to the Herma Heart Echocardiography Technician Supervisor, and under the technical direction of a cardiologist performs non-invasive cardiac studies according to procedures. Operates echocardiograph diagnostic equipment and maintains echocardiographic laboratory.

Essential Functions

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
• Operates echocardiographic equipment according to procedure, in order to produce diagnostic studies.
• Competent in basic transthoracic echo; B-Mode (para-sternal, apical, subcostal and supra-sternal views) and Doppler (including color).
• Explains echocardiography procedure process to patients, parents as necessary.
• Prepares preliminary echocardiography report for cardiologist interpretation.
• Reviews studies with cardiologist.
• Maintains lab and equipment in clean and proper working order for maximum function.
• Records pertinent patient information in echo logbooks.
• Completes hospital billing process for patient billing by use of EPIC.
• Demonstrates progressive analytical skills and ability to work independently and accurately in performing diagnostic echocardiograph study in order to prove underlying cardiac pathology to cardiologists who interpret results within 2 years of hire.
• Along with the mentoring Level II echo tech, maintain a log of progression of congenital heart echoes to demonstrate competencies and train for board certification.

Experience

• Previous echocardiographic experience in a pediatric setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires job knowledge acquired through a high school education plus two years of advanced education in echocardiography.
• Requires registration as a Pediatric ECHO Tech within 2 years of date of hire, if not prior to hire.
• Analytical skills required to perform basic diagnostic echocardiograph studies, which demonstrate underlying cardiac pathology to cardiologists who interpret results.
• These skills will be expected to progress within 2 years of hire to include identification of all congenital heart disease anatomy.
• Attention to detail is essential in order to avoid danger to patients.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with physicians, families, patients and students.
• Ability to elicit cooperation form children in order to complete studies is desired.
• Ability to push heavy (300 - 400 pounds) equipment through the hospital. Echo machine is on wheels to support easier movement.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required.
• + one of the following:
  • N/A
  • ARDMS-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
  • The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • RCS-Registered Cardiac Sonographer
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Patient Care Responsibility

Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
• Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.