Echo Sonographer

Duration:          03 Months+ (High Possibility of extension)

Shift:                    07.30 AM –4.00 PM EST

• Under the supervision of the Echo supervisor this position is responsible for independently establishing a work plan that most efficiently and precisely accomplishes the performance of 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of the heart.
• Also performs stress echocardiograms and dobutamine echocardiograms.
• Included in that plan would be assisting in scheduling of procedures, inventory of supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Job requires a high level of knowledge to read and interpret test results, especially those, which are abnormal or atypical.
• Assists in the teaching of the Cardiac fellows assigned to the department.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of the heart echocardiograms.
• Also performs stress and dobutamine echocardiograms, which requires a high level of knowledge to interpret and analyze test performance and results.
• Must be proficient and knowledgeable in non-imaging continuous Doppler to perform effective results for diagnosing and imaging abnormal pathologies.
• Must have mastered all phases of echocardiography in order to be proficient in diagnosing the following:

• Wall motion abnormalities Left ventricular regional wall abnormalities Pericardial, pleural effusion Connections of stenotic and regurgitant lesions and Congenital abnormalities.
• Must have the ability to review and interpret test results and to notify referring physician or house officer of a preliminary report.
• Must be proficient in performing all phases of echocardiogram testing to be eligible for emergency on-call which requires a great deal of independent judgment.
• Assists in the scheduling of cardiac ultrasound procedures for inpatients and out patients, when there is a question of whether there is availability when the schedule is booked.
• Responsible for inventory of supplies in the Echo Lab Responsible for the daily cleansing of the equipment with approved hospital disinfectant and following Infection Control guidelines.
• Maintains all echo equipment to solve minor operating problems.
• Difficult or complex problems are referred to the echo supervisor.
• Responsible for assisting in the training of the other echo technicians and assisting in the training of the fellows on rotation through the echo lab.
• Reviews the patient’s chart to obtain pertinent clinical history in order to perform test and to accurately interpret and perform cardiac examination.
• Explains procedure to the patient and positions patient for the cardiac ultrasound examination.
• Performs several portable studies a day requiring mobilization of the equipment by the technician.
• Establishes appropriate priorities that are essential to the efficient and accurate operations of the echo lab.
• Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports, utilize ancillary devices ( video recorder and transducer) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac examination.
• Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting out test results.
• Maintains testing rooms in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable, transducer, and ultrasound machine.
• Takes on-call responsibility as designated by the department.
• Keeps current regarding development in technical instrumentation to trends and techniques in cardiac ultrasound testing through appropriate journals attends seminars and other meetings per approval of echo supervisor.
• In the absence of the Senior Echo technician, functions as the team leader, responsible for seeing that the echo technicians perform their jobs effectively and appropriately and that the echo lab runs smoothly.
• Performs minor clerical duties as required by echo supervisor or Technical Director, such as answering phones, filing echo tapes and reports, etc.
• Performs all other duties as necessary.

Licensure:

Professional State License - Primary Source (Verification page with a machine-generated verification date, must be within 30 days of start.)

Certifications:

BLS - (AHA. Must include an image on the front and back of card with exp. date.)

ARDMS

Immunization docs required:

• Tdap - (Proof of 1 vaccination dated after 2005 when current vaccine became available.)
• Color Vision Test - (Proof of test dated within past 12 months.)
• 2 Step PPD or Chest X-ray - (PPD yrly. If pos, provide cxr. First completed within 1 yr of start; second completed prior to start)
• Hep B or Declination - (1st vacc prior to start; 2nd shot 30 days later; 3rd shot 6 months later. Titers NOT accepted.)
• MMR - (Proof of 2 vaccinations with dates or primary source IgG titer with lab print-out.)
• Varicella - (Proof of 1 vaccination with date or primary source IgG titer with lab print-out.)
• Health Statement/Physical Exam - (Provide doc from an exam within the last year that candidate is fit to work.)
• Respiratory Mask Fit test.
• Covid Vaccination Certificate – (Along with date)