Echo Cardio Technologist

3 weeks ago

Waterbury CT, United States Waterbury Hospital Full time
The Cardiac Sonographer is a highly specialized technologist who is proficient in the use of complex ultrasound imaging equipment to produce high quality images for diagnostic purposes. Population served is primarily adolescent, adult and older adult.

Scope of practice includes full and limited echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, contrast and agitated saline studies, LV strain 3D and carotid ultrasound studies. The cardiac sonographer works under the direction of the technical and medical director reporting to the Director of Cardiology and the Cardiac Diagnostic Center. Participation in QA activities is required. Weekends and call rotation required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform echocardiograms on assigned patient population on inpatients and outpatients: including stress echocardiograms, TEE, TTE, LV strain, contrast and agitated saline
Perform vascular ultrasound studies at the outpatient diagnostic center
Administers IV contrast via protocol
Develops preliminary report using applicable system
Complies with IAC standards

Properly identify and orient patient to equipment, function and exam
Interacts and communicates with the patient population effectively

Maintain adequate records of all exams

Complete required recordkeeping in a timely manner including IAC records

Ensures efficient and consistent department operations; accepting add-on patients as required; prioritizing care and managing the echo schedule

Takes clinical direction from technical director, lead echo tech and medical director

Maintain equipment, exam room and work area to ensure patient and staff safety; adhering to regulations

Participate in the quality improvement program for the department
Performs on call functions and accepts weekend rotation as required

Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited echosonography program
One (1) to three (3) years adult cardiac (and vascular ultrasound experience for OP diagnostic center)
Excellent working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathological processes of the cardiovascular system,
Credentialing in echocardiography required from one of the following: ARDMS (RDCS), CCI (RCS) or CARDUP; RVT or RVS certification required for the outpatient diagnostic center
Current knowledge of ultrasound techniques, principles and procedures.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to work independently making technical decisions to obtain comprehensive and accurate information and convey clearly to physicians for diagnosis/treatment
Must possess good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment including exposure to all patient elements, i.e. blood borne pathogens, lifting, stretching, pulling of patients, pushing of stretchers/beds and ultrasound machine required. Standing/walking required, as well as the ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs
Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES PERFORMED BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED, THE INCLUSION OF WHICH WOULD BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FACTOR DEGREES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.

Location: Waterbury Hospital · Cardiac Diagnostic Center
Schedule: Full Time, Days, 40 HR Days 4x10hrs

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