Echocardiograph Tech III (Full Time, Days)

Description Job Summary Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians. Maintains echo equipment and laboratory. Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards. Job Specific Duties * Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms. * Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians. * Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings. * Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures. * Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history. * Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation. * Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy. * Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed. * Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography. * Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements * Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7+ years of experience * CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI * 7-10 years experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred * 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing * Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations * Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel * Ability to learn appropriate software application(s) * Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Job: Imaging & Radiology Department: HEART STATION-2100-711000 Job Status: Professional