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:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
(EOE DFW)
11/29/17
Imaging & Radiology
HEART STATION-2100-711000
Professional
