Echocardiography Tech Sr-2

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Previous echocardiographic experience in a pediatric setting required; 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; Attention to detail is essential; Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with physicians, families, patients and students; Ability to push heavy (300 - 400 pounds) equipment through the hospital; BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required; ARDMS-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography required; RCS-Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International required

Nice to have

Ability to elicit cooperation from children in order to complete studies