What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo / Vascular Tech position at Medical Clinic of Houston?
SUMMARY
To provide high quality ultrasound studies in an efficient and timely manner. Must have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart and vascular system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides high quality cardiac ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic measurements, and visualization of blood flow using 2D, M-mode, color-flow and spectral Doppler.
- Performs high quality ultrasound exams of the cerebral and peripheral blood vessels
- Uses patient identification techniques to identify patient, uses the worklist and ensures safety and privacy during all procedures
- Able to adequately explain test procedures and answer patient questions regarding ultrasound exams
- Independently performs Echocardiograms, Carotid doppler, and Lower / Upper extremity venous studies according to policy and procedure
- Comply with all IAC standards for the echo / vascular laboratory as applicable
- Able to recognize emergent results and give a preliminary report to the reading cardiologist and / or referring physician's office
- Able to transfer studies from the ultrasound machine to the PACS storage for the reading cardiologist to interpret in a timely manner
- Able to navigate through the ultrasound reporting system and help solve basic problems with the system
Merge studies to the appropriate order if needed
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
2 years clinical experience, preferred
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SCIENCE, ART & SERVICE OF MEDICINE
Customer Service : Enhances the customer experience, good communicator, listens to others, professional and ethical, tactful, respectful, positive attitude, service oriented and responsive to staff and customer needs, focused on customer satisfaction
Teamwork : Works well with others, cooperative
Problem Solving : Identifies problems and seeks solutions, has vision for new improved processes, creative, innovative
Initiative : Self-motivated, seeks opportunities for improvement
Responsibility / Accountability : Willingness to adapt to change, takes ownership of daily operations, meets deadlines, follows-through, strives for excellence, dependable
Leadership : Leads by example, role model, inspires others with positive attitude, motivates, flexible thinking, receptive to new perspectives, advises others on appropriate action, ability to make sound decisions, has long-term focus
