Echocardiographer Technician I - FT Days

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Echocardiographer performs diagnostic ultrasound evaluations of the heart using M-mode and 2D imaging, pulse-wave and continuous-wave Doppler, and color-flow Doppler. The role identifies cardiac anatomy using ultrasound techniques and operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment under the immediate direction of the Lead Echo Tech and in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures. The position scans patients across cardiac procedures, prepares patients and equipment for cardiac stress tests, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), contrast studies, and bubble studies, and informs the interpreting physician of abnormal findings or significant changes from prior examinations. It also involves verifying orders and patient information, conducting studies informed by patients’ medical histories, processing CDs, using and training others on the CPACS system, helping schedule patients, interviewing patients, and maintaining department paperwork. The Echocardiographer is expected to develop working knowledge of other Cardiology Department procedures, such as EKGs and Holter monitoring; interpret findings for preliminary reporting; maintain equipment and clean echo labs; report equipment malfunctions; participate in quality improvement; wear lead protection when needed; and assume call responsibilities as needed. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires collaboration, communication, integrity, adaptability, inclusion, and peer support. Physical demands include prolonged stooping, sitting, standing, and walking, frequently assisting with lifting patients and heavy equipment, pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds, and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must also complete annual mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, TB/PPD surveillance, and maintain required professional licenses or certifications.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of a cardiac sonographer or echocardiography certificate program.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
BLS Health Care Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Able to perform the essential physical functions, including pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds and carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Maintain required professional licensing and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree.
One year of clinical experience in echocardiography.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound evaluations using M-mode, 2D imaging, pulse-wave and continuous-wave Doppler, and color-flow Doppler.
Scan patients for cardiac procedures including M-mode, 2D, color, Doppler, exercise testing, and TEE.
Prepare for cardiac stress tests, TEE, contrast studies, and bubble studies.
Notify the interpreting physician of abnormal findings or hemodynamically significant changes from prior examinations.
Enter patient demographics, verify examination orders, review patient medical history, and perform the appropriate echocardiography study.
Process CDs as requested.
Use the CPACS system and train others in its use.
Assist with scheduling patients and interview them to obtain information pertinent to examinations.
Maintain Echo Department paperwork.
Develop working knowledge of other Cardiology Department procedures, including EKGs and Holter hookups and scanning.
Interpret findings for preliminary reporting.
Maintain echo equipment in good working condition, keep echo labs clean, and report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Wear lead protection when needed.
Assume call responsibilities as needed.
Complete required annual education, in-service and health requirements, TB/PPD surveillance, and maintain required professional licensing or certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.