Echo/Cardiovascular Technologist

Job Description:


GENERAL SUMMARY:

Summary:

Perform direct patient cardiac diagnostic testing procedures with appropriate level of skill; in a timely and dependable manner consistent with current standards of care and departmental and/or hospital policy and procedure. Provide age specific care to patients of all ages. Serve as a professional resource to physicians, nursing staff and all other hospital staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:

. Accurately perform all echocardiogram studies ordered by physicians, including, but limited to; Transthoracic -D, M-Mode, Color-flow Doppler, Transesophageal, Exercise stress and pharmacological echocardiography.

. Accurately perform other cardiac diagnostic studies as assigned, including but not limited to: EKG, Holter prep, monitoring and analysis and Cardiac stress tests.

. Correctly utilizes mechanical devices to provide the best diagnostic information to cardiology physicians to include but not limited to: echocardiographs, cardiac stress systems, electrocardiographs, Holter monitors and computer analysis.

. Accurately assesses hospital information systems for scheduling, processing and correct charging of all studies.

. Implement appropriate infection control practices and demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic techniques and equipment disinfection.

. Interacts with students from contracted colleges and universities, providing preceptorship and clinical guidance as per contracted agreements.

. Demonstrates the ability to perform cardiac diagnostic tests following age specific guidelines and procedures, specifically with neonatal and pediatric patients.

. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.



REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

Education High School Diploma or GED





Credential Basic Life Support

Registered Cardiac Sonographer





EXPERIENCE:

Required: Successful completion of certification program and/or two years hands-on experience with echocardiography. Preferred: Extensive experience in echocardiography studies in a hospital setting. Extensive experience in both pediatric and neonatal echocardiography.



PREFERRED EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL:

Education Certificate Program

Cardiovascular Sonography



Position Urgency:

Normal



State License Details:

Upon Acceptance



Minimum Years of Experience:





Sub Specialty:

Echo Technologist



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