Echocardiogram Technician - Cardiology General

Performs echocardiograms as per departmental policy and procedure and in a professional manner:

• Uses AIDET; introduces self, calls patient by name and makes comfortable with surroundings
• Competently performs echocardiograms, cardiac Doppler and color flow mapping per physician order for both outpatients and inpatients of all ages
• Utilizes sonicated contrast as directed and within the guidelines of the ACC and the ASE
• Assists with Transesophageal Echocardiograms per physician orders
• Performs stress echocardiograms in all modalities
• Performs and appropriately transmits pediatric echocardiograms
• Participates in call rotation to provide 24/7 coverage for echocardiography
• Completes appropriate documentation and charges associated with the services provided
• Communicates with physicians in a professional manner regarding patients' test results/pertinent patient information
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Director; is able to fulfil role of Cardiovascular Tech when necessary

Maintains appropriate Infection Control procedures:

• Wipes machines down daily and between patients with appropriate disinfectant.
• Appropriately cleans all lead wires on Stress/Echo machines
• Completes high level disinfection of TEE probes after each use, or arranges for appropriate disinfection of TEE probes by other qualified personnel.
• Stocks all supplies/cleans and readies equipment necessary for the next day's schedule
• Uses Standard Precautions with all patients

Performs clerical and additional tasks as assigned:

• Answers telephone in a courteous and professional manner; assists or directs caller to the appropriate person or service area
• Uses office equipment in a competent manner (fax, copier, printer) and is proficient in the necessary computer skills to fulfill responsibilities of daily workload
• Charges for EKGs; able to retrieve reports from Meditech for Echo, EEG and EKG services and communicate with physician's offices via telephone/fax
• Completes preliminary echo report within the Merge, or other reporting, system.
• Will participate in continuing education as required