Echo Technician/Cardiac Sonographer - Full-time, HUP

Responsibilities:

• Verifies patient identification prior to initiating study.Monitors patient's behavior and general physical condition to ensure continued stability and to assess study's effects.Prepares necessary supplies and sets up echocardiographic equipment to prepare for scheduled studies.Performs echocardiographic studies according to ASE and department guidelines, using skilled techniques and equipment operation to ensure accurate results under supervision of attending physician or Echo lab manager.Analyzes and evaluates results of studies for review by interpreting physician and or department manager.Monitors testing equipment and environment to ensure quality of tests, employee and patient safety according to department and hospital guidelines.Compile records and maintains files on all tests performed according to procedure as required for accurate and up-to-date records and reports.Schedules echocardiograms effectively to provide efficient services that will result in a quality product.Organizes personal work activities to ensure proper completion in a timely manner.Displays continued development of skills in the operation of sophisticated mechanical and electronic instruments and computers correctly in the performance of work activitiesFulfills responsibility to HUP in adherence to hospital and department policies and procedures while also fulfilling personal goals for professional growth.Reviews daily schedule to determine specifications for supplies and equipment.Perform routine equipment checks according to lab policy to prevent possible equipment malfunctions.Ensure equipment and all peripherals are stored appropriately on echo machine to prevent breakage of cables/ transducers at all times.Knows lab emergency procedure routine and the location of all emergency supplies and equipment.Initiates correct calls or contacts appropriate resources necessary to provide or obtain emergency services.Provides emergency assistance as required and or directed by the appropriate authority.Consistently acts as resource for equipment.Improves clinical effectiveness through quality improvement process.Participates in the process of evidence-based research utilization leading to practice changes.Participates in unit-based and/or entity committees and programs.Participates in professional technical organizations.

Credentials:

• ARDMS or CCI (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• BCLS certification required within 3 months of employment

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Radiologic Science and/or related field such as biology Equivalent Experience: •Or 2+ years Clinical experience in a IAC accredited Echo Lab