Echo Technologist

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As an Echo Tech/Sonographer, you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.

Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data, ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.

To be successful, you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, proficient technical skills, and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

Produces two-dimensional cardiac ultrasonic recordings to evaluate the anatomy and hemodynamics (blood flow)
of the heart, its valves and related blood vessels as prescribed by a physician for purposes of disease diagnosis
and study of malfunctioning organs. Work includes performing ultrasound procedures, stress echo's; bubble
studies and contrast echo's. Incumbents perform technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of
patient test results utilizing efficient and safe processes that are in keeping with department protocols and
applicable regulatory requirements. An incumbent assumes responsibility for the safe, efficient and proper
operation of ultrasound equipment.

Incumbents are also accountable for; keeping abreast of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health(VMFH) standards,
protocols and procedures relating to the department; keeping skills current; demonstrating evidence of
continuing education to include department meetings, individualized learning opportunities from physicians and
related classes.

• Prepares patients and performs ultrasound tests based on physicians’ orders and in adherence to department protocols to obtain the correct, cross sectional anatomy and detail of a requested scan area.
• Explains procedures to patients and responds to questions; Queries each patient or reviews each chart/ or on
  line medical record for pertinent history.
• Utilizes equipment/accessories and employs techniques/procedures to comfort and protect the patient and
  ensure that results are consistent.
• Per manufacturer’s guidelines/instructions, performs equipment maintenance, calibration and cleaning.
• Delivers patient care for all age groups while performing ultrasound exams/procedures and/or special
  procedures.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient and the physician.
• Regularly performs basic functions in regard to patient care.
• Responds to emergency situations consistent with scope of authority.
• Maintains accurate patient records by documenting the patient chart with pertinent information.
• Advises nursing staff of any significant change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
• Reviews and compiles clinical data in accordance with departmental deadlines for physician interpretation of
  echo records.
• Ensures quality of diagnostic procedures and provides the interpreting physician with the test information
  necessary to allow an effective diagnostic evaluation by the referring and/or interpreting physician.
• Performs incidental general office duties to include; answering phone; scheduling; filing; maintaining patient
  records; ordering supplies.
• Participates in the ordering and inventorying of equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required

• Graduate from an accredited school of Sonography and
• Minimum of one year experience in Echocardiography and
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI (RCS) or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) and
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)