Lead Echo Tech

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Medical Director, the Lead Echo Technologist performs services utilizing diagnostic ultrasound equipment specifically of cardiac structures.

Functioning as the Technical Director of the echo lab, the Lead Echo Tech is responsible for all Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation requirements and performs and initially interprets Cardiac Echo Studies including Two-Dimensional Echo, Doppler, Contrast Studies, and Stress Echos.

The Lead Echo Tech communicates with different areas of the Cardiology Department, hospital departments, and the Echo Lab to facilitate the delivery of excellent customer and patient service and performs echocardiograms at a technical level with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Performs all duties of Echo Technologist to include:

• Perform echocardiograms (TTE and EXERCISE ECHO)
• Recognize and act upon abnormal echo results requiring immediate response.
• Assist in scheduling special echo procedures coordinating transportation for patients to and from lab and arrange for all necessary personnel
• Ensure consistent and accurate data entry of logs on patients, route data-processing charge tickets, monthly statistics on labs, echo results, generation of formal reports and dispersal of reports to referring physicians and patient floors
• Maintain a safe, clean, and fully equipped echo lab environment to support quality patient care to include daily cleaning of equipment and ordering and restocking supplies.
• Apply loop monitors and perform EKGs, vital signs, and stress tests .

Lead Tech Responsibilities

• Use and maintain all cardiac ultrasound equipment and repair files; arrange and supervise all necessary repairs.
• Lead recruitment and interview efforts for Lab staff.
• Support staff development through participation in the performance review process and partner with HR on disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Responsible for seeing that educational requirements for staff are met by remaining current in field, attending National meetings, Grand Rounds, etc.
• Arrange for proper coverage of Lab during vacations, sick time, etc.
• Schedule and ensure disposition of Echo Lab requests.
• Communicate results and collaborate to determine next steps effectively with physicians and other staff in the Labs, Department and in other hospital areas and physician offices.
• Manage key administrative and compliance functions for the Echo Lab, ensuring accurate charge capture, coding, and data management, maintaining accreditation standards (IAC), and overseeing database and reporting processes.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree, plus 2 years of classroom and at least 1600 hours of hands-on experience
• At least one year of hands-on experience in a echocardiology lab, which must include having performed trans-thoracic echo studies with doppler and color doppler, exercise echos.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none, please enter “N/A”):

N/A

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none, please enter “N/A”):

Certification by the Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers or must attain within six months.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED (If none, please enter “N/A”):

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none, please enter “N/A”):

• Excellent verbal and written skills for communication with patients and physicians.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, disease process and pathophysiology to accurately perform and interpret echocardiographic procedures.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques to maintain patient safety and prevent infection.
• Ability to apply computer applications for data entry, report generation, and record management

Compensation Range

$30.05- $42.07

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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