Lead Echo Tech

BMC Software•North Little Rock, AR

1d•$30 - $42

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 performs echocardiograms with minimal supervision and communicates with Cardiology and other hospital departments to support excellent patient and customer service. In addition to performing Echo Technologist duties, the Lead Echo Tech oversees lab operations and equipment, supports staffing and staff development, arranges lab coverage, and manages administrative, compliance, charge-capture, coding, data, database, 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 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 accurately perform and interpret echocardiographic procedures.
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 and exercise echocardiograms, including two-dimensional echo, Doppler, contrast studies, and stress echos.
Recognize abnormal echo results requiring immediate response and act accordingly.
Assist with scheduling special echo procedures, coordinate patient transportation to and from the lab, and arrange necessary personnel.
Maintain accurate patient logs, route data-processing charge tickets, compile monthly lab statistics, generate formal reports, and distribute reports to referring physicians and patient floors.
Maintain a safe, clean, 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 through participation in performance reviews and partner with HR on disciplinary actions and terminations.
Ensure staff educational requirements are met and remain current in the field by attending national meetings, Grand Rounds, and other educational activities.
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 accurate charge capture, coding, data management, IAC accreditation standards, database processes, and reporting.