Cardiac Echo Technician-Multi Modality - Full-Time

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

60d•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.

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.
Prefer (2) two years allied health program or two (2) years of college with biological sciences.
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 Cardiac Sonographer (listed as #1) as well as 2 or 3 is required.
Cardiac Sonographer (candidate can have either a or b)
ARDMS
RDCS = Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
CCI
RCS = Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Vascular (candidate can have either a or b)
ARDMS
RVT = Registered Vascular Tech
CCI
Registered Vascular Sonographer
Pediatric
ARDMS
PE = Pediatric Echocardiographer

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.