What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardio Echo Tech II Ambulatory position at MartinLutherKingJrCommunityHospital?
If you are interested, please apply online and send your resume to yadeleon@mlkch.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs a range of highly specialized cardiac ultrasound investigations, utilizing a range of advanced techniques including pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, color flow mapping and tissue Doppler imaging.
Produces tracings of heart electrical activity by setting-up electrocardiography (ECG) equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs adult transthoracic, 2D-M mode Color flow doppler echocardiograms, Pharmacological and Nuclear Stress Testing and Stress echocardiograms.
- Assists with transesophageal (TEE) echocardiograms.
- Performs standard and complex measurements and techniques of quantification, to an accurate and reproducible level. Independently issues preliminary clinically-diagnostic findings in a competent (highly specialized) professional standard.
- Prepares for examinations by checking Physician orders for specific examinations, equipment and available supplies; reviewing patient schedules; setting-up recording equipment; entering patient information into system.
- Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures; answering questions.
- Positions and applies electrodes and / or conductive gel as appropriate.
- Connects leads from electrocardiograph, Echo or Stress equipment to electrodes on specified body areas.
- Reviews patient’s record and instructs patients prior to procedures.
- Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
- Identifies and corrects for wandering, interference, and artifact.
- Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
- Maintains ECG, Echocardiography and Stress equipment and supplies.
- Administrative time to review, write / edit and implement appropriate policies and procedures to meet Echo Stress Lab build for outpatient ambulatory services.
- Collaborate with IT, physicians and practice to test and / or set up all equipment's for either routine maintenance, function and use.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
A. Education
B. Qualifications / Experience
C. Special Skills / Knowledge
