Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist
2 weeks ago
At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are seeking a highly skilled Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging department, you will be responsible for performing cardiac diagnostic sonographic examinations, recording pertinent anatomical, pathological, and functional data on patients, and preparing test data for interpretation by physicians.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare, on a daily basis, test data and distribute it to the appropriate physicians for interpretation.
• Contact physicians regarding the outstanding status of reports, to maintain a turn-around of 24 hours.
• Educate patients, using age-appropriate guidelines, before each procedure, in an understandable manner, regarding the diagnostic procedure that is to be performed using good customer service techniques.
• Review the medical record, before each procedure, and validate the presence of a physician order.
• Prepare patients and perform M-mode, 2-D echocardiogram, and cardiac Doppler procedures within 24 hours of receipt of the request, utilizing age-appropriate techniques.
• Perform stress echo diagnostics and transesophageal echocardiograms, as prescribed.
• Facilitate the training of the echo staff as a preceptor, or assist the preceptor in the assurance of staff competency and job-specific performance.
• Prepare preliminary reports for echo studies, pending final reports, to improve patient care by decreasing response time for results.
• Assist cardiologists in the data evaluation and storage equipment, facilitating comparative studies to assess the patient's current status.
• Perform vascular studies, both venous and arterial, if cross-trained. These include, but are not limited to, carotid, venous Doppler, and arterial studies.
• Perform all activities with a patient-focused attitude and incorporate customer service in every aspect of related duties.
• Coordinate the student intern program with the associated schools for diagnostic training. Evaluate students and maintain the appropriate records.
• Clean equipment between patients, and cover with proper linens.
• Maintain and inventory level and order supplies, as needed.
• Assist in the compliance with laws and regulations, as set forth by the NJDOH, JCAHO, and related professional associations.
• Assume on-call rotation for after-hours and weekend coverage.
• Communicate with physicians, regarding reports, pending studies, and any critical results that require intervention.
• Maintain patient records, patient logs, and submit monthly statistics for the vascular section.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic procedures and instruct outpatients on proper registration procedures.
• Submit charges and credits as needed for completed or canceled procedures.
• Perform PM on equipment and troubleshoot problems. Evaluate equipment for upgrade and replacement.
• Comply with infection control and safety procedures.
• Conduct QA/PI for the echocardiography studies.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved cardiovascular training program.
• RCT registered or eligible preferred.
• BLS certification.
• One year experience in all phases of echocardiography testing.
• Telephone, copier, fax machine, computer, and printer operation.
• Echocardiographic ultrasound machine, vascular ultrasound machine, PVR, various computer systems, PACS, wheelchairs, stretchers.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Assume on-call as needed.
• Strong basic medical knowledge, with emphasis on cardiac ultrasound and cardiology.
• Good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, capable of supervising and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to participate intra- and inter-departmental activities and perform in a team environment.
Contacts:
HMH employees, patients, and visitors
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