Lead Echo Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Medical Director, the Lead Echo Technologist performs services utilizing diagnostic ultrasound equipment specifically of cardiac structures.

Functioning as the Technical Director of the echo lab, the Lead Echo Tech is responsible for all Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation requirements and performs and initially interprets Cardiac Echo Studies including Two-Dimensional Echo, Doppler, Contrast Studies, and Stress Echos.

The Lead Echo Tech communicates with different areas of the Cardiology Department, hospital departments, and the Echo Lab to facilitate the delivery of excellent customer and patient service and performs echocardiograms at a technical level with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Performs all duties of Echo Technologist to include:

Perform echocardiograms (TTE and EXERCISE ECHO) Recognize and act upon abnormal echo results requiring immediate response. undefined Assist in scheduling special echo procedures coordinating transportation for patients to and from lab and arrange for all necessary personnel Ensure consistent and accurate data entry of logs on patients, route data-processing charge tickets, monthly statistics on labs, echo results, generation of formal reports and dispersal of reports to referring physicians and patient floors Maintain a safe, clean, and fully equipped echo lab environment to support quality patient care to include daily cleaning of equipment and ordering and restocking supplies. Apply loop monitors and perform EKGs, vital signs, and stress tests.

Lead Tech Responsibilities:

Use and maintain all cardiac ultrasound equipment and repair files; arrange and supervise all necessary repairs. Lead recruitment and interview efforts for Lab staff. undefined Support staff development through participation in the performance review process and partner with HR on disciplinary actions and terminations. Responsible for seeing that educational requirements for staff are met by remaining current in field, attending National meetings, Grand Rounds, etc. Arrange for proper coverage of Lab during vacations, sick time, etc. Schedule and ensure disposition of Echo Lab requests. Communicate results and collaborate to determine... For full info follow application link.

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