Echo Technician - Per Diem - Days

Imaging 71890 - COR Cardiology-Torrance Per Diem Days 8 Hour Per Diem 7:00


Description

The Echo Technician II performs ultrasound examinations of the heart and related vessels, including 2D and M-Mode echo cardiology and color-flow Doppler studies (pulsed and continuous). These procedures are performed on all adults. These procedures are performed according to department and Medical Center standards, and are interpreted by a qualified physician.

Core Competencies

  • Performs echo study as ordered and per echo protocol on adult patients. Demonstrates clinical normal for the following age groups; Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.


  • Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the following age groups: Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.

  • Provides health care services in own job category to the following age groups: Teenage and young, middle and geriatric adults.

  • Prepares studies for interpretation by physician, including accurate calculation of cardiac structures.

  • Completes all paper work accurately.

  • Completes daily log of studies accurately.

  • Maintains medication security to authorized personnel only.

  • Completes work process in computer before end of shift.

  • Ensures patient safety and confidentiality while performing exam.

  • Provides patient and family with information/ instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.

  • Prepares patient for exam.

  • Evaluates and initiates equipment service/repair and purchase of new equipment.

  • Evaluates and initiates inventory and ordering of supplies.

  • Covers for Ultrasound Sonographer as needed, if qualified.

  • Maintains safe working and patient environment.

  • Utilizes effective communication and problem solving skill in all interactions.

  • Assists in training and orientation of new employees and students.

  • Participates in department meetings, inservice education, and policy/procedure review.

  • Takes responsibility for learning about trends and changes in echocardiography.



Department Specific Competencies



    Education

    DegreeProgram
    High School Diploma/GED or Higher EducationN/A

    Additional Information

    Experience

    Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience
    3Experience in adult echocardiography as an Echo Technician in an office or hospital setting

    Additional Information
    N/A

    License / Certification Requirements

    Echocardiography graduate with RDMS or RDMS eligible

    Compensation: 
    $57.65










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