Registered Echo Quality Specialist

Mosaic Life Care•Saint Joseph, MO

About The Position

The Echocardiography Quality Specialist works under the supervision of leadership and performs non-invasive ultrasound diagnostic procedures on the heart, including echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), and stress echocardiograms. The role supports high-quality diagnostic imaging and accurate interpretation by performing examinations, reviewing patient information, preparing preliminary reports, and auditing completed studies. The specialist also mentors cardiac sonographers and assists with departmental regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program, or equivalent work experience paired with ARDMS or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentials.
At least 3 years of experience performing echocardiograms.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
Precise hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for transducer manipulation, equipment preparation, and image acquisition.
Ability to explain test procedures to patients and report patient status to physicians.
Ability to reach and extend arms around patients while performing echo imaging; stoop and perform CPR, including chest compressions; assist patients on a treadmill; and lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to calculate numbers and measure distances on echocardiograms, interpret and analyze cardiac anatomy and physiology for abnormalities, and understand disease status and ultrasound physics.
Ability to visually interpret echocardiograms and ECGs for quality analysis, hear Doppler flows, and distinguish colors on a TV screen.
Current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in all age groups.
Ability to work with potential exposure to blood and blood products, nuclear radiation, and needle sticks.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiographic studies, including stress echo, TEE, and contrast echo studies.
Recognize sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow.
Adjust scanning techniques to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics.
Analyze sonographic findings during examinations to ensure comprehensive studies and provide physicians with sufficient data for patient management and final diagnosis.
Assess patient charts and prepare preliminary reports for physicians.
Conduct regular image audits, review completed echocardiograms for technical excellence, and track diagnostic error rates to improve diagnostic accuracy and image quality.
Mentor cardiac sonographers on advanced acquisition techniques, artifact troubleshooting, and workflow efficiency.
Assist the Lead Echocardiology Technologist with maintaining departmental compliance with standards from regulatory bodies such as the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).
Perform patient assessments related to diagnostic ultrasound procedures.
Begin IVs as needed.
Transport patients to and from the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed.