Echocardiography Tech-Pediatrics

Job Description

Performs 2/3 dimensional, Color Flow, and Doppler Echocardiograms.

Job Responsibility

• * Performs 2/3 dimensional, color flow, and Doppler echoes. Downloads images for diagnosing. Records all measurements after each case.
• * Transeophageal Echocardiograms: Assists by preparing equipment. Sterilizes tee probes after each use. Assist in scheduling patients with clinicians. Maintains related logs.
• * Stress Echocardiograms: Prepares patient for stress echo by explaining test and prepping patient.
• * Enters information into stress machine and log book. Acquires proper images for stress testing. Assists physician during testing. Enters patient information into teletracking system to request patient transport.
• * Maintains patient demographic information for video tapes.
• * Ensures scheduled studies are completed by end of day.
• * Contacts equipment manufacturers to report any malfunctions and facilitate repair.
• * Orders supplies, keeps work space neat and orderly.
• * Posts next days schedule for TEE and Echo. Prepares and stocks exam rooms for next day.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, required. Associates Degree with completion of ultrasound program, preferred.
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) OR Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), required.
• Minimum of two (2) years related experience, required. Experience in cardiac ultrasound, preferred.
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment, oximeter, blood pressure monitor, echo database computer, fax machine, and telephone, required.
• Current and valid BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in operating ultrasound equipment, using various imaging modalities (2D, 3D, Doppler), and understanding the physics of ultrasound
• Specialized Knowledge: A deep and detailed understanding of pediatric cardiac anatomy, physiology, and congenital heart disease.
• Minimum of two (2) years of pediatrics echocardiography experience

*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).