Job Title : Echocardiographer: (Echo Technologist)
General Summary of duties : Under general direction, performs and interprets preliminary, non-invasive cardiac studies; operates ultrasound equipment performing echocardiograms and Doppler investigations; significant demonstrated related experience, knowledge and skills of echocardiography processes and protocols for adults; demonstrated ability to organize workflow and prioritize patients according to need and staffing; proven communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills; proven ability to work under pressure and exercise independent judgement; the ability to physically lift, turn, position and transfer equipment and patients, manually and with the assistance of colleagues and/or aids; proven ability to adapt standard work procedures to emergency situations. .
Supervision Received : Reports to the Echo Manager; Practice Administrator and Medical Director. 
Supervision Exercised : None.
Essential Functions :
  • Performs M-mode and two-dimensional (2D) examinations of the heart from multiple approaches on outpatients; provides preliminary interpretation including measurement of M-mode echocardiograms.
  • Recognizes and provides detailed examinations of specific diseases during the 2D study; produces hard copy 2D pictures for measurement.
  • Performs Doppler studies, accurately placing the Doppler in various areas of the heart and great vessels; recognizes abnormalities; depicts the proper Doppler modality to accurately explain any abnormalities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains operational schedule as depicted by management.
Education : High school diploma, two year accredited college degree, preferred; successful completion of an Echocardiology Program; must be registered with the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (A.R.D.M.S.) in Cardiology successful completion of accredited/certified echocardiography medicine program.
Experience : one (1) year of technical/paramedical training; supplemented with a minimum of three (3) years of experience using ultrasound equipment.
Requirements :Certification by state as cardiology sonogragher; ongoing CPR certification.
Knowledge :
  • Knowledge of principles of body mechanics.
  • Knowledge of methods of maintaining safe, working environment.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Knowledge of intracardiac and thoracic anatomy
  • Knowledge of disease states
  • Knowledge of functional operation and principals of ultrasound equipment
  • Interpersonal/human relation skills
    • Skills :Skills in appropriately taking vital signs and weights, effectively transferring and transporting patients and maintaining a clutter-free, organized lab area.
    Abilities :
    • Ability to respond with flexibility to changing work load or patient assignments.
    • Ability to use department supplies and equipment in a cost efficient, effective manner.
    • Ability to perform effectively as a team member, supporting a patient-focused environment in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and volunteers.
    • Ability to maintain and work flexible hours.
    • Ability to analyze and interpret data
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality
    • Ability to organize/prioritize duties
    Physical/Mental Demands :Varied activities including standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasional stress related to patient load.
    Environmental/Working conditions :Combination of office and lab areas. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
    Note :This description is intended only to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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