Lead Echo Tech

Boston Medical Center•Payson, UT

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Medical Director, the Lead Echo Technologist performs diagnostic ultrasound services focused on cardiac structures. Functioning as the Technical Director of the echo lab, this role is responsible for Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation requirements and performs and initially interprets cardiac echo studies, including two-dimensional echo, Doppler, contrast studies, and stress echos. The Lead Echo Tech works with the Cardiology Department, hospital departments, and the Echo Lab to support excellent customer and patient service, performing echocardiograms at a technical level with minimal supervision. The position performs the duties of an Echo Technologist and has lead responsibilities for lab equipment, staff recruitment and development, scheduling, coverage, communication, and administrative and compliance functions. It ensures accurate charge capture, coding, data management, accreditation, database maintenance, and reporting processes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, plus two years of classroom education and at least 1,600 hours of hands-on experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of hands-on experience in an echocardiology lab, including performing transthoracic echo studies with Doppler and color Doppler, and exercise echos.
Certification by the Registry of Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers, or the ability to attain certification within six months.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating with patients and physicians.
Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and pathophysiology to perform and interpret echocardiographic procedures accurately.
Knowledge of sterile techniques to maintain patient safety and prevent infection.
Ability to use computer applications for data entry, report generation, and record management.

Responsibilities

Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and exercise echocardiograms.
Recognize abnormal echo results requiring immediate response and act on them.
Assist in scheduling special echo procedures, coordinate patient transportation to and from the lab, and arrange necessary personnel.
Maintain accurate patient logs and data entry; route charge tickets; compile monthly lab statistics; generate formal reports; and distribute reports to referring physicians and patient floors.
Maintain a safe, clean, and fully equipped echo lab, including daily equipment cleaning and ordering and restocking supplies.
Apply loop monitors and perform EKGs, vital signs, and stress tests.
Use and maintain cardiac ultrasound equipment and repair files, and arrange and supervise necessary repairs.
Lead recruitment and interview efforts for lab staff.
Support staff development by participating in performance reviews and partnering with HR on disciplinary actions and terminations.
Ensure staff educational requirements are met and remain current in the field through activities such as national meetings and Grand Rounds.
Arrange appropriate lab coverage during vacations, sick time, and other absences.
Schedule Echo Lab requests and ensure their disposition.
Communicate results and collaborate with physicians and staff in the labs, department, other hospital areas, and physician offices to determine next steps.
Manage Echo Lab administrative and compliance functions, including charge capture, coding, data management, IAC accreditation standards, databases, and reporting processes.