What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo-Vascular Technician position at Midland Health?
Job Description
Performs the essential job duties and responsibilities of a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician in assessing, planning and implementing diagnostic testing of assigned patients. Responsible for meeting the established standards for the administration of diagnostic ultrasound as well as appropriate documentation of activities related to testing and for managing supplies and equipment. Responsible for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. Responsible for solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues and interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and judgment regarding patient’s care.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION• Obtain pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnosticresults. Perform Cardiac Ultrasound procedures (Echocardiograms, TEE and Stress Echoes) according to the departments written Policies and Procedures.• Perform Vascular Ultrasound procedures (Carotid Duplex exams, Venous Duplex exams, Arterial duplex exams and Segmental pressures exams) according to the departments written Policies and Procedures.• Assess and evaluate ultrasound images and related data according to established standards and guidelines.• Complete a through report of each procedure obtained providing accurate, timely and complete documentation.• Ensure proper recording, documentation, confidentiality and transmission of patient’s medical information.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE• Must be registered or registry eligible.• Non-registered with at least 2 years of experience in cardiac or vascular ultrasound.• Registered in cardiac or vascular with less than 2 years of experience.• A mental development equivalent to a high school graduate.• Basic to advanced computer skills.• Reasoning capabilities to interpret a variety of technical instructions, evaluate technical data and compose correspondence and work-related technical reports.• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the patient’s medical record and Hospital departmental policies and procedures.• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from medical staff, managers, patients, families and the general public.• Basic understanding of business math.• Computer skills adequate to perform word processing, spreadsheets, and internet access.• Continued medical education as required for credentials.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The individual must be able to: • Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff.• The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
