Description
The Echo Technician II performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels, including 2D and M-Mode echo cardiology and color-flow Doppler studies (pulsed and continuous).
These procedures are performed on all adults. These procedures are performed according to department and Medical Center standards, and are interpreted by a qualified physician.
Core Competencies
Performs echo study as ordered and per echo protocol on adult patients. Demonstrates clinical normal for the following age groups;
Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
- Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the following age groups : Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
- Provides health care services in own job category to the following age groups : Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.
- Prepares studies for interpretation by physician, including accurate calculation of cardiac structures.
- Completes all paper work accurately.
- Completes daily log of studies accurately.
- Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.
- Completes work process in computer before end of shift.
- Ensures patient safety and confidentiality while performing exam.
- Provides patient and family with information / instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.
- Prepares patient for exam.
- Evaluates and initiates equipment service / repair and purchase of new equipment.
- Evaluates and initiates inventory and ordering of supplies.
- Covers for Ultrasound Sonographer as needed, if qualified.
- Maintains safe working and patient environment.
- Utilizes effective communication and problem solving skill in all interactions.
- Assists in training and orientation of new employees and students.
- Participates in department meetings, inservice education, and policy / procedure review.
- Takes responsibility for learning about trends and changes in echocardiography.
Department Specific Competencies
Education
Degree Program High School Diploma / GED or Higher EducationN / A
Additional Information
Experience
Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 3Experience in adult echocardiography as an Echo Technician in an office or hospital setting
Additional Information N / A
License / Certification Requirements
Echocardiography graduate with RDMS or RDMS eligible
Compensation : $57.65
$57.65
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