Echo & Vascular Technician

Job Description

Performs the essential job duties and responsibilities of an Echocardiographer & Vascular Ultrasound Technician in assessing, planning and implementing diagnostic testing of assigned patients. Responsible for meeting the established standards for the administration of diagnostic ultrasound as well as appropriate documentation of activities related to testing and for managing supplies and equipment. Responsible for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.

Responsible for solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues and interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and judgment regarding patient’s care.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

M-F 7 am to 4:30 pm with on call hours required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Obtain pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results. Perform Cardiac Ultrasound procedures (Echocardiograms, TEE and Stress Echoes) according to the departments written Policies and Procedures.;
• Perform Vascular Ultrasound procedures (Carotid Duplex exams, Venous Duplex exams,Arterial duplex exams and Segmental pressures exams) according to the departments written Policies and Procedures.
• Assess and evaluate ultrasound images and related data according to established standards and guidelines.
• Complete a through report of each procedure obtained providing accurate, timely and complete documentation.
• Ensure proper recording, documentation, confidentiality and transmission of patient’s medical information.
• Reasoning capabilities to interpret a variety of technical instructions, evaluate technical data and compose correspondence and work-related technical reports.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the patient’s medical record and apply critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from medical staff,managers, patients, families, and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Registered in both Adult Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound.
• Up to 5 years of experience in adult echocardiography and vascular ultrasound, preferred. Comprehensive computer knowledge & skills.
• Technicians performing transesophageal echocardiograms will be required to complete one (1) hour of hospital provided continuing education upon hire and annually for Advanced Sterile Processing Certification. Education will focus on the handling of soiled probes at the point of use, probe transportation and disinfection practices to be followed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual must be able to:
• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff.
• The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.