Echo Technician - Cardiology Per Diem

The Echo Technician Per Diem performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels, including 2D and M-Mode echo cardiology and color-flow Doppler studies (pulsed and continuous). These procedures are performed on all adults. These procedures are performed according to department and Medical Center standards, and are interpreted by a qualified physician.

Core Competencies

• Performs echo study as ordered and per echo protocol on adult patients. Demonstrates clinical normal for the following age groups; Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
• Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the following age groups: Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
• Provides health care services in own job category to the following age groups: Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
• Prepares studies for interpretation by physician, including accurate calculation of cardiac structures.
• Completes all paper work accurately.
• Completes daily log of studies accurately.
• Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.
• Completes work process in computer before end of shift.
• Ensures patient safety and confidentiality while performing exam.
• Provides patient and family with information/ instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.
• Prepares patient for exam.
• Evaluates and initiates equipment service/repair and purchase of new equipment.
• Evaluates and initiates inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Covers for Ultrasound Sonographer as needed, if qualified.
• Maintains safe working and patient environment.
• Utilizes effective communication and problem solving skill in all interactions.
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees and students.
• Participates in department meetings, in-service education, and policy/procedure review.
• Takes responsibility for learning about trends and changes in echocardiography.

Experience

Number of Years Experience Type of Experience

3 Experience in adult echocardiography as an Echo Technician in an office or hospital setting

License / Certification Requirements

Echocardiography graduate with RDMS or RDMS eligible

Compensation Range

$63.32 / Hour