Echo Technician

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, United States Keck Medicine of USC Full time

As an integral part of the Department, the Echo Tech is responsible for performing multiple diagnostic non-invasive Cardiology procedures.

Essential Duties:

Performs technically adequate Echocardiography according to policy and procedure in an acceptable amount of time. Works in conjunction with the Echo Cardiologist and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic images. Assists Anesthesiologists with the performance of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in the OR. Assists Cardiologists with the performance of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in the Intensive Care Units and in the Cath Lab. Assists Cardiologists with the performance of Intra Cardiac Echocardiography (ICE) in the Cath Lab. Participates in after hours rotation of standby and call back as needed by the department. Responds to call-back requests in a timely manner. Reports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate manner. Prepares accurate charges documents, maintains accurate and meaningful patient records, and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely manner. Uses all equipment properly. Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment, including high-level disinfection of TEE probes. Maintains a clean work area. Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient. Consults with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated. Functions as a patient advocate. Educates patient/patient's family about procedure and treatment. Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education. Assists with transportation of patients or clerical functions as needed by the department Participates in department Performance Improvement work team projects. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Req High school or equivalent Req Specialized/technical training Completion of an accredited program related to sonography with emphasis on Echocardiography. Req 1 year Experience in performing Echocardiagrams, Stress Echos, ECG’s and other related diagnostic cardiac procedures. Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing. Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Req Echocardiography Credentialing Must have an appropriate credential in echocardiography from the ARDMS, CCI or CARDUP: ◦ Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) from American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) ◦ Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) ◦ Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS) Canadian *If the echosonographer does not have this credential upon hire, the credential should be obtained within 1 (one) year from hire Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $. - $.. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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