Echocardiogram Technolgist-Reg

Job Description

Obtains two-dimensional cardiac images from patients through the use of high frequency sound. Transports echocardiogram equipment to patient units to run tests. Performs other ancillary departmental duties.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs a variety of duties related to obtaining two-dimensional cardiac images from patients through the use of high frequency sound.
  • Prepares patients for test by briefly explaining test to patients and placing transducer on patient's chest using gel to form airtight seal.
  • Runs test, adjusts apparatus controls, as required.
  • Monitors paper run and edits pertinent material for review by physician.
  • Obtains a satisfactory video recording for review by physician.
  • Disconnects apparatus from patient's chest; cleans gel from patient's chest.
• * Performs a variety of ancillary departmental duties.
  • Enters pertinent information into computer and log books.
  • May type echocardiogram (m-mode two-dimensional) reports, makes copies, delivers and /or mails reports to referring physician or hospital charts.
  • May prepare written preliminary diagnostic summary for review by and discussion with physician.
  • Ensures that videotape library is kept orderly and up-to-date.
  • Performs routine maintenance on two-dimensional equipment.
  • May receive and transmit messages, arranges appointments.
  • May schedule inpatient echocardiograms.May interact with patient units to arrange patient transport.
  • Files, retrieves, and maintains related records, as required.
  • Prepares and routes appropriate forms for fee collection.
• * Transports echocardiogram equipment weighing over fifty (50) pounds to patient units to run tests.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (R.D.M.S.), required.
• Completion of an approved course in Diagnostic Echocardiography or Ultrasound, required.
• Completion of a clinical rotation to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in echocardiography including m-mode and two-dimensional sector scanningOR Minimum of six (6) months work experience in echocardiography, including m-mode and two-dimensional sector scanning, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).