Registered Echo Technologist, Per Diem
About The Position
The Registered Echo Technologist provides patient-centered, high-quality echocardiography exams, including adult and pediatric transthoracic exams when indicated, transesophageal exams, and stress echocardiograms using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler modalities. The role provides the complete patient exam experience according to the network’s echocardiography policies and procedures and assists the performing physician during appropriate exams. The technologist completes annual department and hospital-wide competencies, supports quality assurance and performance improvement activities for ICAEL accreditation, and maintains professional development through in-services and continuing medical education. The role also supports related cardiology activities through cross-training in EKG assistance, Holter and event monitor placement, and stress testing. Responsibilities include processing images and documentation in the echo structured reporting system, maintaining workspace and equipment, restocking supplies, and arranging equipment repairs at the direction of the Manager of Cardiology.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or approved Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; for those grandfathered to test for CCI or ARDMS registry, in-house training and completion of an Ultrasound Technologist Workshop may serve as an equivalent.
- Registry as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) is required.
- BLS certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in Cardiac Ultrasound is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide the total patient exam experience according to the network’s echocardiography policies and procedures.
- Perform high-quality adult and pediatric transthoracic exams when indicated, transesophageal exams, and stress echocardiograms using M-mode, two-dimensional, and Doppler modalities.
- Assist the performing physician during appropriate exams.
- Complete annual department and hospital-wide competencies.
- Assist in gathering and recording Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement information as requested for ICAEL accreditation.
- Maintain professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing medical education programs.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the workspace and equipment, and restock supplies in the work area.
- Cross-train to assist with EKGs, placement of Holter and event monitors, and stress testing.
- Process echo images and documentation into the echo structured reporting system.
- Maintain knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, required paperwork, and department requirements.
- Maintain equipment in good working condition and secure repairs at the direction of the Manager of Cardiology.
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Education Level
High school or GED
