Echocardiography Technical Staff

Princeton Medical Group•Princeton, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Princeton Medical Group is seeking a Per Diem Echocardiography Technical Staff member to join their talented and growing team in a cardiology setting. This role supports the cardiology team within a private medical practice that has over 30 providers and 8 medical specialties, with a mission to deliver excellent medical care with compassion.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited diagnostic cardiac sonography program or equivalent training.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
Proficiency in echocardiography equipment and PACS/EMR systems.
15 hours CME relevant to Cardiac imaging over 3 year-(5 hours must be echocardiology -relevant)

Nice To Haves

Experience in an outpatient/ambulatory cardiology setting preferred
Experience with stress echo and contrast administration preferred

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow echocardiography in accordance with ASE guidelines.
Perform echo and stress echo examinations following established protocols to examine heart valves, chambers and blood vessels to produce echocardiogram images.
Conduct specialized studies as applicable (e.g., stress echo, contrast echo).
Obtain accurate and complete images, measurements, and hemodynamic data for cardiologist interpretation, provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
Recognize and promptly communicate urgent or abnormal findings to the cardiology provider.
Apply proper patient positioning, infection-control practices, and safety protocols.
Perform patient intake such as history relevant to cardiac symptoms, prior testing, and risk factors.
Maintain exam room and equipment; perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate service/repair as needed.
Safely operate the ultrasound equipment including any related equipment by following established protocol.
Perform routine maintenance and make minor adjustments.
Troubleshoot and document errors or equipment malfunctions; escalate issues and concerns to Clinic Manager and/or cardiologist.
Ensure accurate study labeling, report preparation, and timely upload, uses good judgement when determining whether the procedure was sufficient for proper diagnosis or if additional imaging is needed.
Verify orders, indications, and required documentation before performing studies.
Communicate specific problem areas regarding any procedures by sharing thorough patient history with the reading physician to ensure a quality diagnostic examination.
Support scheduling, patient flow, and daily operational efficiency of the echo lab.
Assist with quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
Participation in the quality improvement/analysis initiatives as related to IAC accreditation.
Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and all local, state, and federal regulations.
Can work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Provide clear explanations of procedures and ensure patient comfort throughout the study.
Offer a thorough explanation of the procedure being performed to the patient and obtain a thorough history.
Ensure any patient concerns are addressed and follow established pre-screening policies and procedures.
Monitor the patient's physical condition during the procedure.
Report patient change of status or emergencies to clinical staff, supervisor and/or cardiologist as appropriate.
This includes the ability to recognize abnormal rhythms allowing immediate notification of the physician or appropriate clinical staff.
Demonstrate professionalism, empathy, and respect in all patient interactions.
Always maintain confidentiality and privacy.
Other duties as assigned.