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 also supports echocardiography quality assurance, sonographer development, and departmental compliance with regulatory standards. The specialist conducts patient assessments, reviews charts, prepares preliminary reports for physicians, and analyzes findings during examinations to provide sufficient diagnostic information for patient management and final diagnosis. The position requires travel between system facilities and off-site locations as needed and includes physical, sensory, and safety requirements related to patient care and diagnostic imaging.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Cardiac Ultrasound program, or equivalent work experience paired with ARDMS or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentials.
Three years of experience performing echocardiograms.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
Precise hand-eye coordination for echo transducer manipulation and equipment preparation, and fine motor skills for obtaining quality echo images.
Ability to explain test procedures to patients and report patient status to physicians.
Ability to reach and extend arms around patients while balancing a transducer on the patient's chest; stoop and perform CPR, including chest compressions; reach 3–5 feet to assist patients on a treadmill and reach around patients during echocardiography; 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 television screen.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain 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, stress echo, TEE, and contrast echo studies.
Recognize sonographic characteristics of normal and abnormal tissues, structures, and blood flow; adjust scanning technique to optimize image quality and spectral waveform characteristics.
Analyze sonographic findings throughout examinations to complete comprehensive exams and provide sufficient data for physicians to direct patient management and render a 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 optimize diagnostic accuracy and image quality.
Mentor cardiac sonographers on advanced acquisition techniques, artifact troubleshooting, and workflow efficiency.
Assist the Lead Echocardiology Technologist with maintaining and managing 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.