Job Description
Description Summary:
Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients and acts as the Echo Department's Technical Supervisor per the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines for accreditation.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- General supervision of the technical staff and/or ancillary staff
- Delegation, when warranted, of specific responsibilities to the technical staff and/or the ancillary staff
- Daily technical operation of the facility (e.g., staff scheduling, patient scheduling, facility record keeping, etc.)
- Supervise Operation and maintenance of Echo Department equipment
- Supervise compliance of the technical and/or ancillary staff to the IAC Standards for accreditation
- Work with the Medical Director, Service Line Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care; and technical training.
- Maintain ICAEL accreditation by ensuring the department meets the minimum standards for accreditation of echocardiography facilities as outlined by the IAC Standards and Guidelines.
- Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams.
- Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone, and assuring billing information is accurately entered for payment.
- Assists cardiologists while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis.
- Acts as a go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
- Responds to patients' needs during the exam. Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge.
- Orders Echo supplies. Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.
- Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
- Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy.
- Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed. Coordinates repair services as needed.
- Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field.
- Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrates strong organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines
- Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions
- Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms.
Experience
- Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for a minimum of 5 years. BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
Job Tags
Daily paid, Relief