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 One

CHRISTUS

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