Echocardiograph Tech III (Full Time, Day shift)

Job Summary

Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms.

Performs triage of examinations, orientation, and preparation of patients; provides preliminary interpretation and presentation of data to Attending Physicians.

Maintains echo equipment and laboratory.

Documents procedures according to Hospital and department standards.

Job Specific Duties


* Independently performs complex complete congenital heart echocardiograms and/or fetal echocardiograms.


* Analyzes, organizes data, and performs calculations appropriate to study and presents to physicians.


* Discusses and collaborates with physician on fetal echocardiogram findings.


* Assists medical staff with special/invasive procedures.


* Enters patient demographics, verifies order to undertake examination, and performs echocardiographic study based on patient's medical history.


* Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.


* Instructs/teaches scanning techniques specific to pediatric cardiac anatomy.


* Maintains echo equipment in good working condition and echo laboratories clean and well provisioned; reports malfunction to supervisor as needed.


* Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives in echocardiography.


* Assists in counseling and education of mothers/families before and after fetal echocardiograms.

Minimum Job Requirements


* Associate's Degree Allied Health or related field (OR) 2-4 year program in diagnostic ultrasound (OR) 7+ years of experience  (Required)


* CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment


*  Eligible for registry in Ultrasound, RDCS or RCS by ARDMS or CCI


* 7-10 years Experience in cardiac clinical ultrasound

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


* Credentialed in Fetal Echocardiography (FE) specialty by ARDMS preferred


* 2 years of fetal echocardiography experience preferred


* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing


* Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations


* Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, peers, physicians, and other hospital personnel


* Ability to learn appropriate software application(s)


* Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information