Missouri Delta Medical Center
Sonographer - Echocardiography Technologist
Missouri Delta Medical Center, Sikeston, Missouri, United States, 63801
Job Summary
The Registered Echocardiograph Technologist (Echo Tech) is a specialized, highly trained and skilled sonographer with a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular disease and anatomy. The echo tech uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment, to produce images of the heart. Functions Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Prepares patient and equipment for procedure, positions patient as appropriate for procedure. Obtains a fully executed informed consent and paperwork for procedure. Reports pertinent information to physician/provider. Provides pre and post patient/family education. Explains procedures to patient and addresses patients' concerns. Discusses with the physician any problems that might result in sub-standard exam or affect patient safety. Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Utilizes universal precautions on all cases. Performs procedures safely with minimal supervision. Requests assistance when performing unfamiliar procedure, recognizes own limitations. Identifies and corrects potential hazards and safety measures to prevent injury including patient and occupational related hazards. Operates equipment in a safe and proper manner. Consistently performs quality Doppler and color Doppler Exams. Performs quality trans esophageal echocardiograms according to physician expectations. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Ability to start, maintain and discontinue IVs per hospital policy. Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment. Duties require interaction with different age groups, i.e., neonate, child, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, and requires recognition that different age groups require specialized attention or care. Supervise or train other sonographers or students. Works hours as needed and requested by leadership. Perform other duties as assigned. Assumes responsibility for portions of quality assurance program. Pursues ongoing continuing education. Qualifications Associate's Degree Or Higher preferred. Satisfactory completion of an accredited non-invasive cardiovascular program with a focus in echocardiography studies preferred. Completion of a recognized course in arrhythmia detection preferred. Pediatric cardiovascular experience preferred. Registered echocardiograph technologist experience preferred. Echocardiograph Technologist Registration within 1 Year required. RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred. RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred. If on the job/cross training, must obtain Echocardiograph Technologist Registry within two years from the start date of training/hire.
The Registered Echocardiograph Technologist (Echo Tech) is a specialized, highly trained and skilled sonographer with a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular disease and anatomy. The echo tech uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound), and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment, to produce images of the heart. Functions Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Prepares patient and equipment for procedure, positions patient as appropriate for procedure. Obtains a fully executed informed consent and paperwork for procedure. Reports pertinent information to physician/provider. Provides pre and post patient/family education. Explains procedures to patient and addresses patients' concerns. Discusses with the physician any problems that might result in sub-standard exam or affect patient safety. Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses. Utilizes universal precautions on all cases. Performs procedures safely with minimal supervision. Requests assistance when performing unfamiliar procedure, recognizes own limitations. Identifies and corrects potential hazards and safety measures to prevent injury including patient and occupational related hazards. Operates equipment in a safe and proper manner. Consistently performs quality Doppler and color Doppler Exams. Performs quality trans esophageal echocardiograms according to physician expectations. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Ability to start, maintain and discontinue IVs per hospital policy. Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment. Duties require interaction with different age groups, i.e., neonate, child, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, and requires recognition that different age groups require specialized attention or care. Supervise or train other sonographers or students. Works hours as needed and requested by leadership. Perform other duties as assigned. Assumes responsibility for portions of quality assurance program. Pursues ongoing continuing education. Qualifications Associate's Degree Or Higher preferred. Satisfactory completion of an accredited non-invasive cardiovascular program with a focus in echocardiography studies preferred. Completion of a recognized course in arrhythmia detection preferred. Pediatric cardiovascular experience preferred. Registered echocardiograph technologist experience preferred. Echocardiograph Technologist Registration within 1 Year required. RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer preferred. RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred. If on the job/cross training, must obtain Echocardiograph Technologist Registry within two years from the start date of training/hire.