Echo Tech - Per Diem, Variable (Culver City) - 10176
About The Position
The Echo Tech performs the full range of specialized diagnostic ultrasound procedures, including non-invasive vascular and echocardiography. The position involves conducting routine and complex procedures, supporting patient care within scope of licensure, and ensuring accurate imaging and documentation in accordance with physician orders, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies. The Echo Tech monitors patients, procedures, and diagnostic equipment; makes adjustments to support optimal results; and reports equipment malfunctions to leadership. The role also includes procedural support tasks such as documenting charges, ordering supplies, conducting environmental safety rounds, and maintaining department records. This is a per-diem, variable-schedule position in Culver City.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of ultrasonography or equivalent.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
- Experience with venous, arterial, and carotid Doppler studies, as well as Stress/Echo and TEE.
- AHA Basic Life Support.
- Demonstrated customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
Nice To Haves
- R.D.M.S. or R.D.C.S. certification.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
- One year of experience in echocardiography/vascular procedures in an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and complex ultrasound procedures to ensure optimal imaging.
- Verify patient identity using appropriate identifiers and confirm the diagnostic procedure matches the physician’s order and applicable policies and requirements.
- Assist with patient care within the scope of licensure.
- Determine patient needs using age-specific criteria and position patients appropriately for accurate testing.
- Coordinate patient needs during diagnostic procedures and transportation to support patient safety.
- Maintain a sterile environment during invasive procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Follow infection-control procedures and maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Provide compassionate, culturally appropriate interactions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Perform ancillary procedural-care duties, including documenting charges, ordering supplies, conducting environmental safety rounds, and maintaining patient-care department records.
- Monitor patients, procedures, and diagnostic equipment, making adjustments to support optimal results.
- Report equipment malfunctions to leadership in a timely manner.
- Ensure images are processed and archived and systems are updated with accurate patient medical record and billing information.
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