Description

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting administratively to the Herma Heart Echocardiography Technician Supervisor, and under the technical direction of a cardiologist performs non-invasive cardiac studies according to procedures. Operates echocardiograph diagnostic equipment and maintains echocardiographic laboratory.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Essential Functions
  Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
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  Operates echocardiographic equipment according to procedure, in order to produce diagnostic studies.
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  Competent in basic transthoracic echo; B-Mode (para-sternal, apical, subcostal and supra-sternal views) and Doppler (including color).
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  Explains echocardiography procedure process to patients, parents as necessary.
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  Prepares preliminary echocardiography report for cardiologist interpretation. Reviews studies with cardiologist.
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  Maintains lab and equipment in clean and proper working order for maximum function
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  Records pertinent patient information in echo logbooks. Completes hospital billing process for patient billing by use of EPIC.
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  Demonstrates progressive analytical skills and ability to work independently and accurately in performing diagnostic echocardiograph study in order to prove underlying cardiac pathology to cardiologists who interpret results within 2 years of hire.
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  Along with the mentoring Level II echo tech, maintain a log of progression of congenital heart echoes to demonstrate competencies and train for board certification.

Guiding Behaviors
Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children's values and support our mission and vision

Required for All Jobs
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job.
Employment is at-will.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Patient Care
Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures

Requirements

Experience
Previous echocardiographic experience in a pediatric setting is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires job knowledge acquired through a high school education plus two years of advanced education in echocardiography.
  Requires registration as a Pediatric ECHO Tech within 2 years of date of hire, if not prior to hire.
• Analytical skills required to perform basic diagnostic echocardiograph studies, which demonstrate underlying cardiac pathology to cardiologists who interpret results. These skills will be expected to progress within 2 years of hire to include identification of all congenital heart disease anatomy. Attention to detail is essential in order to avoid danger to patients.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to interact effectively with physicians, families, patients and students. Ability to elicit cooperation form children in order to complete studies is desired.
• Ability to push heavy (300 - 400 pounds) equipment through the hospital. Echo machine is on wheels to support easier movement.

Patient Care KSA's
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population served.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council is required

At least one of the following is required:

• ARDMS-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• RCS-Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International