Job summary:

The main occupational tasks will involve creating images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves, and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart function and diagnosing heart ailments.

Characteristic job tasks and responsibilities:

• The Tech will work closely with the physician/cardiologist, often performing the technical aspects of the examinations, evaluating the findings, and reporting them to the physician/cardiologists
• The ECHO Tech will perform ECHOs on both inpatients and outpatients. He/she will be responsible for interviewing the patients and reviewing their medical records so that he/she may adapt their sonographic techniques as necessity dictates.
• The Tech will provide patient care, such as preparing the patients for the sonographic imaging and providing them with instruction during the echocardiograph so that the images turn out properly.
• There will be clerical duties related to completion of the ECHO and submitting information to the physician/cardiologist.
• The tech must be familiar with preparation and administration of contrast such as Definity.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.             

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics:

• Must work cooperatively with all members of the team, following EEO rules and regulations.
• Must demonstrate organizational skills.
• Must show respect for patients, families, and fellow employees in all actions.
• Must have a high degree of integrity.
• Must respect the resources of the organization.
• Must follow all infection control procedures and guidelines.
• Must present professionally in proper uniform according to Employee Handbook.
• Must demonstrate attention toward quality service according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must respect all patient rights according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must maintain confidentiality according to Federal and State Regulations.
• Must follow all Organizational policies and procedures.
• Must participate in continuing education as required.
• Must process adequate equipment skills to complete daily work tasks including but not limited to the copier, fax, computer, and other electronic devices.
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM.
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in respectful and cooperative manner.

Education, experience, licenses:

Must be a certified sonographer with specific training to perform ECHOs and have BLS certification.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled