MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing all assigned diagnostic echocardiograms and in a timely manner.  Performs procedures according to physician’s orders in the patient’s chart or per prescription on outpatients.  As a member of the care team, the Echo Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care. 

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS­:

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, cardiovascular technology or radiologic technology program preferred
• Four years of full-time equivalent work experience in cardiac ultrasound or a minimum of 1200 cardiac ultrasound studies at the time of application, and a verification letter confirming the number of studies performed during the applicant’s employment.
• RVT, RDCS or RCS required within six (6) months of hire/transfer date
• BLS and/or CPR certification required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required. 
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of patients, management and physicians

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE­:

• Two (2) years experience in a healthcare setting as a vascular or echo technologist.
• Must have a comprehensive knowledge in anatomy and pathology.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Present images and preliminary findings to physicians and the healthcare team.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Requires good communication and organizational skills.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment

• Responsible for performing accreditation standard procedures in a timely manner.          
• Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures.                            
• Performs necessary quality control on equipment.
• Responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment, supplies, and work area.
• Performs all echo procedures as per procedure protocols                                                
• Performs at a proficient level, all tasks within the specialty area.                        
• Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and directions.      
• Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility's computer system.         
• Completes accurate documentation on patient records according to policy.
• Documents all pertinent patient information on worksheets for physician to interpret.
• Ensures exams are verified and completed for charging on Echo PACS systems.
• Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Must project a professional image. 
• Ability to recognize abnormal EKG’s and report findings immediately to the referring physician.
• Able to lift and position patients for procedures as needed.
• Ability to move imaging system to needed areas of the department.
• Maintain equipment and procedure competencies.         
• Other duties as assigned.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:

Assistant Director of Radiology             →        2. Director of Radiology           →        3. VP of Radiology       

• Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, cardiovascular technology or radiologic technology program preferred
• Four years of full-time equivalent work experience in cardiac ultrasound or a minimum of 1200 cardiac ultrasound studies at the time of application, and a verification letter confirming the number of studies performed during the applicant’s employment.
• RVT, RDCS or RCS required within six (6) months of hire/transfer date
• BLS and/or CPR certification required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required. 
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of patients, management and physicians