Echo Tech Senior

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Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the Chief Tech and Medical Director this position is responsible for the assistance in the Administration of the Echo Division. This position is responsible assisting the Chief Tech with the technical and administrative performance of the Echo Division. This position is responsible for assisting in establishing a work plan that most efficiently and precisely accomplishes the performances of two-dimensional, color doppler and Doppler of heart and other procedures related to echocardiography.

Assists in the teaching and orientation of Cardiac fellows and new employees assigned to the Department. Must have the knowledge to read and interpret test results, especially those which are abnormal or atypical. In the absence of the Chief Tech, acts as supervisor.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists Chief Tech in the technical and administrative management of the Echo Division.
• Assists Chief Tech in the on-going quality assurance program in the Echo Laboratory, which is consistent with JCAHO requirements. Prepares reports and ensures action is taken to correct problems noted.
• Performs two-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of the heart echocardiograms and other procedures, which requires a level of knowledge to interpret or analyze test performance and results.
• Assists in the daily supervision of the echo technicians in the implementation of testing for patient care. Evaluates quality of tests being performed and provides guidance and constructive criticism and demonstrates appropriate methods as necessary to correct deviations from established procedures.
• Assists in the evaluation of the hiring and terminating of employees in the Echo lab, following the established Laboratory and Hospital guidelines.
• Reviews the patient’s chart to obtain pertinent clinical history in order to perform test, to accurately interpret and perform cardiac examination.
• Explains procedure to the patient and positions patient for the cardiac ultrasound exam.
• Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports. Utilizes ancillary devices (video recorder, transducer) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac exam.
• Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting out test results. Regularly cleans, performs routine maintenance on, and calibrates instruments in assigned area.
• Performs several portable studies a day requiring mobilization of the equipment by the technician.
• Establishes appropriate priorities that essential to the efficient and accurate operations of the laboratory.
• Assists in the performing of adjustments to computer and peripheral equipment to resolve minor operating problems. Difficult or complex problems should be referred to the Technical Director.
• Assists in the orientation, teaching techniques and application of cardiac ultrasound to echo technicians and fellows on rotation in the echo lab.
• Maintains testing room in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable transducer and ultrasound machine.
• Participates in research development and implementation of laboratory testing procedures as required.
• Keeps current regarding development in technical instrumentation and trends and techniques in cardiac ultrasound testing through appropriate technical journals, attends annual conventions, seminars and other meetings.
• Takes on-call responsibility as designed by the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned or…