Cardiac Echo Tech- Respiratory Therapy PRN

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate shall not be a factor in employment for this position. Due to the nature of hospital services, it may become necessary to work extended hours.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform echocardiogram studies with good quality and accuracy, following ICAEL standards. Ability to obtain good quality measurements for the physician and the ability to recognize life threatening problems and alert the physician.

POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports To:

Medical Director of Echo Laboratory & Director of Cardiopulmonary

Supervises:

None

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

High School education or equivalent; Registered Cardiac Sonographer or within final semester of program completion.

Minimum Work Experience

Experience: 1 year echo experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

BLS/CPR Certification; CCI or ARMDS registered. Echo registry must be obtained within one year from hire date. (some arrangements may vary)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills. . Must deal daily with physicians, other department supervisors and employees, outside service personnel and visitors in an effective manner. Must have visual/hearing acuity, and ability to communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualification

Prefer attendance or graduation from accredited school for ultrasound.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires long periods of standing heavy lifting of patients and equipment, ability to assume awkward positions during emergencies. There is direct patient care for patients with contagious disease.

QUALITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Uses critical thinking skills to determine evidence based solutions. Systematically gathers and reviews pertinent information to prevent errors (PDCA -- Plan, Do, Check, Act). Pursues individual or team learning and growth opportunities to continually build skills. Understands and abides by all safety regulations.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Maintains patient confidentiality. Rounds regularly with patients, direct reports and/or customers. Uses telephone and elevator etiquette. Acts as an employee ambassador. Committed to know hospital service lines and shows pride in our organization. Uses AIDET when dealing with internal or external customers.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Takes responsibility for solving problems. Treats company resources responsibly. Performs work functions timely and accurately. Respects our environment; keeps public areas neat and clean and returns supplies to the appropriate areas.

PEOPLE BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

Generally and in all job specific duties: Supports the team through good attendance. Maintains a professional appearance. Creates a positive team environment; flexible and supportive setting an example of cooperation. Uses meaningful communication; provides honest feedback that is valuable and not critical and discourages negative talk and gossip. Respect co-workers.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

1. Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the HMHD Compliance Plan.
2. Conduct reflects HMHD's values and a commitment to HMHD's Code of Conduct.
3. Attends the required corporate integrity and compliance training and education programs.
4. Demonstrates proficiency in understanding the materials presented during the corporate integrity and compliance training and education program.
5. Complies with all HIPAA standards.

• ECHO TECH FUNCTIONS:
  1. Perform Echocardiograms (2D, Doppler, color-flow, M-mode)
  2. Stress Echoes, and TEE's.
  3. Echo technician administers medication when indicated per policy.
  4. Obtain measurements from studies and alert physicians as appropriate.
  5. Maintain all Echo spreadsheets and gather all information required for QA.
  6. Complete patient charging.
  7. Ability to work in other areas of Cardiopulmonary such as holter monitoring, stress testing, and EKG's.
  8. Monitor patient's vital signs and EKG.
  9. Maintain echo equipment and schedule PM's when needed.
  10. Assist physicians in interpretations.
  11. Transportation of patients to and from procedure.
  12. Ability to perform testing on all age ranges of patients treated at HRMC.
  13. Other duties as assigned.
  14. Willing to consult and be consulted with other staff and physician in the proper performance and interpretation of tests or procedures.
  15. Updates patient information on EKG machine when available to keep log accurate. Has a good understanding of AGFA and corrects prior to leaving shift.
  16. Willing to perform clerical, EKG's and other Cardiopulmonary duties as required for timely customer service.
  17. Is efficient in use of time to complete assigned duties of Echocardiographic tech.
  18. Strives to recognize and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses; handles personal and professional frustrations appropriately.
  19. Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess situations, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action.
  20. Processes, performs and reports stats within reasonable time frames under normal circumstances.
  21. Responds to changes in work schedule as required, including holiday and week end coverage.
  22. Rotates on Echo Tech call schedule.
  23. Helps maintain and order supplies for Echocardiography.
  24. Demonstrates the ability to recognize and set priorities.
  25. Shows good judgement in performance of job duties.
  26. Follows Cardiopulmonary and hospital policy and procedures when dealing with patients.
  27. Identifies possible problems and provides input for solutions, and follow through to resolution.
  28. Consistently uses tact and maintains a professional attitude when dealing with patients, staff and other employees.Demonstrates commitment to maintain a positive and effective working relationship with other hospital departments.
  29. Always maintains confidentiality in regard to patient information.
  30. Consistently performs duties and takes responsibility for activities in Echocardiography.
  31. Consistently reports to work at the scheduled time and is ready to work at the start of assigned shift.
  32. Does not excessively use hospital sick leave allowance.
  33. Attends to personal matters outside of work time to avoid productivity problems or conflicts.
  34. Consistently organizes and executes tasks and duties to maintain optimal productivity and efficiency.
  35. Consistently maintains a neat professional appearance.
  36. Has a thorough understanding Hospital Fire, Safety and Disaster plans.
  37. Consistently projects a positive caring image in patient and employee interactions.
  38. Consistently projects the hospitals positive, caring image in all patients, business and community interactions.
  39. Maintains Echo log sheets and insures that patient information is entered into Departments information system.
  40. Evaluates new test procedures, methods and instruments as needed for Echocardiography.
  41. Actively utilize quality assurance studies to help improve cardiopulmonary services.
  42. Actively participate in semi-annual echo conference.
  43. Actively participates in ICAL QA data collection and review.
  44. Attends conferences, in-services and classes to keep current with the trends in echocardiography, and to become proficient with pediatric studies.