As an Echocardiography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic cardiac sonography and echocardiography studies under the direction of a physician. The role demands precision and compliance with hospital standards to ensure optimal diagnostic results and patient care.
Direct Patient Care: Assisting with observation, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting, and ambulation of patients.
Safety and Comfort: Maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for patients and their families.
Administrative Support: Performing clerical tasks, patient billing, treatment authorizations, medical records management, and scheduling.
Team Collaboration: Working closely with the healthcare team, including Registered Nurses, to ensure hospital policies and procedures adherence.
Patient Advocacy: Ensuring patient safety and well-being, following hospital standards of care and individual patient needs.
Experience:
Two years' experience as an Echo Tech in with adults preferably in a hospital setting. Pediatric, and Neonatal experience preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Formal Training in a cardiac ultrasound course.
Licenses/Certifications:
Must be registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Current BLS certification
Must complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment
Must complete and maintain Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) training within the first 30 days of employment/transfer
Specific Responsibilities:
Perform echocardiograms to assess different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function, and blood flow.
Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, answering questions, and ensuring patient comfort.
Operate ultrasound equipment to capture images of cardiac anatomy and function.
Analyze the results from diagnostic tests and provide findings to the cardiologist.
Maintain patient records and add echocardiographic data to patient charts.
Ensure all echocardiography equipment is functioning accurately, conduct routine checks, and report any malfunctions.
Collaborate with other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Educate patients on the management of their heart conditions based on echocardiographic diagnostics when necessary.
Stay updated with advancements in echocardiography and participate in relevant training and educational sessions.
