Echo Tech Per Diem Days

Description

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Position Accountabilities:
The following are essential job accountabilities:
1. Performs clinical Cardiovascular diagnostic ultrasound procedures as ordered by the physicians; 
positions appropriately; selects correct transducer; adjusts technical factors depending on depth of field 
or organ to be scanned; obtains adequate images and labels images appropriately. Demonstrates 
proficiency in all forms of ultrasound involving Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, StressEcho 
Dobutamine, and Transesophageal studies.
2. Responsible for:
a. Echocardiograms
b. Stress Echocardiograms
c. Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms
d. Transesophageal Echocardiograms
e. Tilt Tables
f. Electrocardiograms
g. Definity Contrast Studies
h. Agitated Saline studies
i. Cardiac Stress Tests
j. Nuclear Stress Tests
k. Pharmacological Stress Tests
l. Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
m. Holter Monitor set up
n. Holter Monitor scanning
o. Intravenous insertion
p. Electroencephalogram
3. Transports medications between the pharmacy and the cardiology department.
4. Schedules patients as necessary. Explains procedures to patients to assure cooperation and optimum 
tests results; re-schedule patients as necessary.
5. Performs IV therapy, Agitated Saline Bubble Studies and Definity Contrast procedures competently, 
independently and without supervision.
6. Maintains ultrasound service in accordance with the guidelines established by the Cardiology 
Department, and performs diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound examinations according to predetermined protocols as set forth by the Cardiologist, Technical Director and the Cardiac Service 
Director.
7. Responsible for the proper utilization of existing equipment and reporting repair problems promptly to the 
Technical Director.
8. Maintains proper records. Performs all necessary measurements and calculations prior to presentation 
of the study to the reading cardiologist.
9. Follows departmental directives in accordance with job functions.
10. Performs and/or participates in the Cardiology services Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, 
Quality Control and other activities as may be required.
11. Conforms, performs and/or participates in all mandated and/or voluntary programs of the Cardiology 
services to comply with the provisions of JCAHO, DHS, and any regulatory agency requirements.
12. Verbalizes and/or demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to assuming 
provision of age-specific care from neonate to geriatrics.
13. Ability to take call weekends and after hours.
14. Performs Electroencephalograms under the supervision of the Neurologist.

Other Position Accountabilities:
1. Demonstrates a strong sense of customer service through communicating with tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity 
in all interactions.
2. Sets a high personal standard for accuracy in his/her work.
3. Maintains confidentiality of departmental information.
4. Actively contributes to the team effort by volunteering to assist co-workers in time of need.
5. Responds promptly and accurately to all requests, problems, and questions from those in need of help.
6. Exhibits appropriate telephone protocol.
7. Complies with departmental and medical center policies and procedures.
8. Reports to work on time and is at work station ready to begin work at the scheduled start time.
9. Attendance is within the standard.
10. Attends appropriate educational programs to stay current in job related skills, and knowledge. Maintains yearly 
certification requirements with the ARDMS/ARDCS/CCI.
11. Works appropriately with the scope of his/her license and/or position authority.
12. Demonstrates initiative and creativity in assigned work, consistently attempting to make things work better.
13. Performs work in an honest and ethical manner with sensitivity to those affected by the decisions made.
14. Actively listens to the point of view of subordinates, and acts appropriately on the information received.
15. Completes learnshare assignments and other required hospital education by the due date.
16. Adheres to SRRMC Behavior Standards.
17. Complies with San Ramon Regional Medical Center Policies/Procedures protecting patient information and the 
confidentiality of the information in accordance with the Federal and State regulations.\
18. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Ultrasound program

Minimum Experience/Skills:
One (1) year of recent clinical experience in ultrasound in an acute care setting

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: 
Current BLS certification for Healthcare providers (AHA certified)
Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification (ARDMS)
Effective January 1, 2015 Technologist must possess RDCS or CCI certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer

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