Echo Technician - PMOB CVI Diagnostic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Keck Medicine of USC•Pasadena, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the Department, the Echo Tech is responsible for performing multiple diagnostic non-invasive Cardiology procedures. This includes performing technically adequate Echocardiography according to policy and procedure, working with Echo Cardiologists and Supervisors to ensure high quality diagnostic images, and assisting Anesthesiologists and Cardiologists with Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in the OR, Intensive Care Units, and Cath Lab. The role also involves assisting Cardiologists with Intra Cardiac Echocardiography (ICE) in the Cath Lab. The Echo Tech participates in after-hours standby and call-back rotations, responds to call-back requests promptly, and reports critical values to Attending Cardiologists. Responsibilities extend to preparing accurate charge documents, maintaining patient records, documenting studies, properly using and cleaning laboratory equipment including TEE probes, and maintaining a clean work area. The technician must exercise sound judgment, consult with supervisors and physicians when necessary, function as a patient advocate, and educate patients/families about procedures. Professional growth through continuing education is expected. The role also involves assisting with patient transportation or clerical functions and participating in department Performance Improvement projects, while demonstrating care appropriate to age-related needs and supporting customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
1 year Experience in performing Echocardiagrams, Stress Echos, ECG’s and other related diagnostic cardiac procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
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 CVTI Outpatient Diagnostics ONLY: If the echosonographer does not have this credential upon hire, the credential should be obtained within 1 (one) year from hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only).

Responsibilities

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.
Perform other duties as assigned.