ECHO Technologist Job Description
ECHO technologist
provides quality echo exams for the interpretation of the Cardiologist and provide quality patient care for patients in the Cardiology Department.
ECHO Technologist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Administer one dimensional, two dimensional, and Doppler (pulse wave, imaging and non-imaging continuous wave and color flow mapping) echocardiograms to patients while explaining test procedures, attaching equipment to patients, adjusting control settings to obtain the optimum display while recording on videotape and chart recorder
Complete reports of echocardiogram examinations, including complete measurements and initial interpretation of results, which is discussed with supervisor
Train and help schedule cardiology fellows, medical students, and technical students in the proper technique and interpretation of echocardiograms
Review literature in the Echocardiology field
Assist with other daily activities of the laboratory, including scheduling of patients, screening emergency requests for exams, contacting vendors for machine servicing
Administer one dimensional, two dimensional, and Doppler echocardiograms to patients
Explain test procedures
Complete reports of echocardiogram examinations
Attend conferences and continuing education courses
Administer one dimensional, two dimensional, and Doppler (pulse wave, imaging and non-imaging continuous wave and color flow mapping) echocardiograms
ECHO Technologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for ECHO Technologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ARDMS, BLS, CPR, ARRT, CCI, RDCS, BCLS, RVT, RDS, NYS
Education for ECHO Technologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the ECHO technologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Graduate, Education, Medical, Technical, Nursing, Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy, Associates, Radiology, Science
Skills for ECHO Technologist
Desired skills for ECHO technologist include:
Cardiology procedures
Insurance codes
Paperwork for all procedures and department requirements
Occurrence reporting system
Cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to pinpoint area of imaging
SDS accessibility through hospital online
Medical terminology
Aspects of Echo with an open mind to constructive learning and teaching
Digital archiving
Pediatric ultrasounds
Desired experience for ECHO technologist includes:
Review completed studies with patient's physician
Use computerized equipment as necessary for measurement and interpretation of echocardiograms
Assist with other daily activities of the laboratory
Perform emergency portable (CCU, ICU, Emergency Room, and echocardiograms)
Review completed studies with patient's physician and provide preliminary interpretations to the Physician in the absence of the Laboratory Director or Associate Director
Complete reports of echocardiogram examinations, including complete measurements and initial interpretation of results, which is discussed with the Supervisor
ECHO Technologist Examples
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ECHO Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of ECHO technologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for ECHO technologist
- Perform echo tests/stress echo tests
- Print echo schedules
- Answer patient questions regarding testing
- Create phone notes in electronic medical record system and send to providers
- Gather pertinent documentation for ICAEL reaccreditation
- The individual will work to adhere to ICAEL standards for the facility and will take advantage of continuing education
- Determines appropriate methodology and techniques to use
- Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements
- Monitors the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure
- Troubleshoot equipment and document errors or equipment malfunctions
Qualifications for ECHO technologist
- Associate's degree in Cardiovascular Technology or graduate of an accredited school of
- 1 year experience in hospital environment (Preferred)
- Graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing) or graduate of a programmatically accredited program in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) strongly preferred
- One year of experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography), preferred
- Currently registered American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or via CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
- This position is full-time rotating weekends and does require a flexible schedule
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ECHO Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of ECHO technologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for ECHO technologist
- Routinely performs high quality transthoracic studies on patients with congenital cardiac pathologies
- Performs clerical duties to include, filing of reports, forwarding reports to physicians’ offices
- Performs high quality diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound procedures
- Certification from an accredited school for Vascular Sonography or equivalent, Documented on-the-job training
- Current adult echo license of RDCS or CCI (required)
- Current vascular license of RVT or CCI (required)
- Assist the Physicians in the delivery of safe, age appropriate patient care during testing in the Echocardiography Lab
- Work collaboratively with the Registered Nurses (RNs) and MDs in a health team forum to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care
- Participate in unit / department / institution performance improvement activities that impact patient and service outcomes based on professional practice standards
- Observes sound wave display screen as scanning device moves over patients' body to detect pathologies and to evaluate the hearts wall motion, valve function and so forth
Qualifications for ECHO technologist
- This position is PRN and does require call and EKG coverage
- Current Ultrasound and Vascular Registry
- Minimum two years' experience preferred
- Registered or eligible for credentialing as an Echocardiographer (must obtain registration within 3 months of employment)
- Minimum of 2 years of echocardiogram scanning experience required
- Graduate of an accredited sonography institution OR
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ECHO Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an ECHO technologist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for ECHO technologist
- Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures, using ultrasound equipment, for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart
- Calculate, measure, and document appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians
- Ability to manage resources, personnel, time and supplies
- Responsible for the delivery of professional services and the provision of high quality
- Provides clerical support for varied activities
- Demonstrates ability to accurately use hospital computer and printer system
- Have understanding of filing and reporting system
- Knowledge/ability to use Heartlab and MUSE
- Recognizes special needs/concerns of populations served and adjusts communication accordingly, , language barrier, diminished hearing, concrete terms
- Must have a high degree of professional ethics and conduct
Qualifications for ECHO technologist
- Degree in allied health preferably with course content that includes cardiac anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology OR
- Successful completion of two years of cardiac ultrasound supervised training and approved cardiac ultrasound course
- Certified or eligible in Sonography
- One to two years experience in cardiac ultrasound
- Ultrasound machine and transducers
- Transesophageal probe
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ECHO Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an ECHO technologist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for ECHO technologist
- Performs all related diagnostic duties and patient care functions requiring comparable skills and experiences
- Administers a variety of non-invasive tests using ultrasound technology
- Recognizes new wall motion abnormalities during a stress echo that may be a reason for test termination after alerting the supervising MD
- Able to compile a diagnostic preliminary report
- Performs echocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients
- Maintains cleaning and equipment and performs leak test on TEE probes
- Perform vascular ultrasound studies
- Inserts, monitors and removes IV used for agitated saline, LV contrast studies and nuclear studies
- Administers IV contrast via IV per protocol
- Manage echo schedule, develop preliminary report, process reports
Qualifications for ECHO technologist
- Video equipment, digital lab equipment, telephone and beeper
- Wheelchairs and stretchers
- Hospital computer software, printers, fax
- This position is PRN and requires flexible days and weekends
- RCS or RCDS certification preferred
- This position is full-time mixed rotating weekends
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ECHO Technologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of ECHO technologist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for ECHO technologist
- Properly identify and orient patient to equipment, function and exam
- Maintain adequate records of all exams
- Complete required recordkeeping in a timely manner including IAC records
- Ensures efficient and consistent department operations
- Takes clinical direction from lead echo tech and medical director
- Maintain equipment, exam room and work area to ensure patient and staff safety
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Program for the department
- Administer one dimensional, two dimensional, and Doppler (pulse wave, imaging and non-imaging continuous wave and color flow mapping) echocardiograms to patients
- Explain test procedures, attach equipment to patients, adjust control settings to obtain the optimum display, and record on videotape and chart recorder
- Complete reports of echocardiogram examinations, including complete measurements and initial interpretation of results
Qualifications for ECHO technologist
- Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through the completion of A.R.D.M.S / R.D.C.S
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDSC), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or registry eligible according to the ARDMS or CCI standards
- Ability to grasp firmly with both hands and lift up to twenty (20) pounds routinely throughout the shift
- Standing, walking, sitting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, twisting, reaching, handling, kneeling, and wrist and digital dexterity
- Patient lifting, ambulating, and transfer of patients in wheelchairs, on gurneys and beds, and for use of mechanical lifts
- Speaking, hearing, and visual acuity to perform tests on patients and receive and interpret instructions