Cardiac Echo Technician-Multi Modality - Cardiac Imaging - Full-Time

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by performing cardiac ultrasound and other non-invasive cardiac procedures of a professional level on all patient populations serviced by the Hospital. The technician will perform complete studies including M MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER, interpreting all techniques and giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis. They will participate in readings with physicians, maintain records to ICAEL standards, and demonstrate competency on all Echo equipment. The role involves proper computer skills for test interpretation, communication of necessary information for patient outcomes, troubleshooting reporting issues, and reviewing examinations for technical accuracy. The technician will also assist physicians in procedures, organize ICAEL meetings, and meet with the medical director. Competency in cardiac stress testing, EKGs, holter monitoring, and event monitoring is required, along with fulfilling call expectations and following safety guidelines.

Requirements

Demonstrated competency in the use of verbal and written medical terminology, echocardiography machine and associated modes, transducers, and computer.
Ability to demonstrate competency in cardiovascular echocardiography preferred.
Must be able to recognize abnormal structure and be able to correlate this information into a useful study.
Must be able to deviate from normal techniques, when necessary; to develop new techniques.
Must be able to utilize ancillary devices, i.e., selected transducer
Must be adaptable to change and willing to share ideas for improvement.
Current certification in Basic Life Support, (BLS) in accordance with the American Heart Association guidelines required.
Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.
Employee must submit certification of completed training prior to start or transfer date.
Candidate must have two or more of the following requirements, one must be Cardiac Sonographer.
Cardiac Sonographer (candidate can have either a or b)
a. ARDMS i. RDCS = Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
b. CCI i. RCS = Registered Cardiac Sonographer
2. Vascular (candidate can have either a or b)
a. ARDMS i. RVT = Registered Vascular Tech
b. CCI i. Registered Vascular Sonographer
3. Pediatric a. ARDMS i. PE = Pediatric Echocardiographer

Nice To Haves

Ability to demonstrate competency in cardiovascular echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs complete study including M MODE, REAL TIME, COLOR FLOW MAPPING and DOPPLER.
Interprets all techniques giving internal dimensions, wall motion and flow pattern analysis
Participates in reading with physician and contributes professional knowledge to final diagnostic impression or report.
Maintains all records and quality reports to Intersocietal Commission of Accreditation for Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL) standards.
Provides high quality cardiac sonograms on a consistent basis according to department policies and procedures.
Demonstrates competency on all Echo equipment and workstations.
Performs proper computer skills to include all appropriate edits, status change and other processes necessary for test interpretation and patient changes.
Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.
Troubleshoots reporting issues on Phillips workstation as necessary.
Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presenting complete information to appropriate health care provider and communicating pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient after the procedure.
Assist physician in necessary procedures involving cardiac studies and ultrasound guidance.
Organizes ICAEL meetings and education as applicable.
Meets with medical director on regular basis as applicable.
Demonstrates competency and proficiency with cardiac stress testing, all forms of EKG's, holter monitoring, event monitoring as applicable.
Fulfills call expectations per departmental requests.
Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.