ECHO TECHNICIAN
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours
volunteering in our communities. As an Echo Technician with
Methodist Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is
devoted to giving back!
Benefits
Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports
the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare
provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues?
Join the Methodist Hospital family! We will give you the tools and
resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking
for an enthusiastic Echo Technician to help us reach our goals.
Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Echo/Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist works under the direction
of the Non-Invasive Cardiology Manager or designee and demonstrates
knowledge of non-invasive cardiac technology to perform
physician-ordered diagnostic cardiac exams. He/she performs
echocardiograms (2-D, M-mode, color doppler, pulsed wave doppler,
and continuous wave doppler), TEEs (routine and CVOR), carotid
imaging, tilt-table testing, and other related examinations
according to established Hospital standards and practices. Applies
technical knowledge of diagnostic non-invasive cardiac imaging
equipment operation to include: Proficiency in basic
troubleshooting, proper equipment cleaning, storage and maintenance
of equipment. He/she accurately documents in accordance with
Hospital policies and standards. Communicates timely and
appropriate information with necessary members of the patient care
team.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill,
Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:
1.Education and Experience: Candidates must be registry eligible
for RDCS/RDMS-FE from ARDMS or RCS from CCI.
Effective 01/01/2013 new hires must meet ONE of the following
registry eligible provisions:
A. Completion of an Associate's Degree/two year patient-care
related allied health education program (diagnostic medical
sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist,
occupational therapist, physical therapist, RN program)AND one (1)
year full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular ultrasound experience.
(ARDMS and RCS eligibility)
B. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited diagnostic medical sonography,
diagnostic cardiac sonography or vascular technology program. (RCS
and ARDMS eligibility)
C. Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent)AND six (6) months of
full-time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience. (RCS
eligibility)
D. Bachelor's degree in sonography or vascular technology (or
foreign equivalent). (ARDMS eligibility).
E. Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered
Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) or Registered Vascular
Specialist (RVS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing
International. (ARDMS eligibility)
F. High school graduate/G.E.D. AND two (2) years full-time
on-the-job experience in cardiac or vascular ultrasound. (RCS
eligibility)
G. Graduate of a non-accredited program in Cardiac Medical
Sonography that includes a minimum of one (1) year of specialty
training (to include 800 clinical hours). (RCS eligibility)
2. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies
as defined by
Service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to
the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:
Essential Job Functions:
1. Acquires a signed physician order with indicator for all exams.
Demonstrates good judgment in responding to STAT calls and
appropriately prioritizes STAT orders. Ensures patient consent is
signed for the ordered procedure. Effectively communicates and
explains the procedure to the patient without discussing clinical
findings of the exam. Validates the patient and/or family
understanding of the procedure.
2. Ensures proper equipment operation during patient exams.
Demonstrates proficiency in basic troubleshooting, equipment
cleaning, storage and preventative maintenance.
3. Demonstrates technical proficiency for echocardiograms:
A. Adult and pediatric (if applicable) echocardiograms: Performs
2-D, M-mode, color Doppler, pulsed wave Doppler, and continuous
wave Doppler. This includes all measurements as needed for a
complete study to include parasternal long axis, parasternal short
axis, apical 4-chamber, apical long axis, and apical 2-chamber, and
subcostal 4-chamber view, subcostal short axis, subcostal RV
outflow, abdominal aorta, suprasternal long axis of the aortic
arch, and RV outflow to evaluate the MPA and branch PAs. Applies
critical thinking skills to assess the patient condition to provide
any additional views that will assist the cardiologist in the
care/treatment of the patient.
B. Stress echo (exercise and chemical): Performs 2-D imaging at the
highest level for the evaluation of wall motion abnormalities.
Stress images will include P-LAX, P-SAX, apical 4-chamber, and
apical 2- chamber.
C. Demonstrates technical proficiency for TEEs. Set up of equipment
and all supplies. Assists cardiologist with probe insertion as
directed. After probe placement, tape all data as requested. Upon
completion of procedure, candidate will immediately clean and
disinfect probe according to departmental policy.
4. Assists with head up tilt table testing. Responsible for patient
preparation to include validating the patient is NPO, patient
transport, placement of electrodes, placement of blood pressure
cuff and presence of a patent saline lock. If continuous monitoring
is required, secures the use of EKG monitoring equipment. If labs
are required, candidate will arrange for blood drawing. Candidate
will remain with patient at all times and offer assistance under
the direction of a RN.
5. Demonstrates technical proficiency at carotid imaging. Ability
to obtain images of the common carotid, bulb, internal and external
carotids with color doppler and pulsed wave doppler. Provides
measurements as necessary for a complete evaluation of both right
and left carotids.
6. Maintains all patient reports in accordance with Hospital
policy. This includes but is not limited to the following: pulling
all previous reports/images; presenting images to the correct
reading physician; notifying reading physicians of requests;
entering proper patient charges into Meditech; performing database
and operating system backup; error log review; Hemodynamic
Monitoring system data field modification; and proper storage of
archived exam/study data.
7. Performs high level disinfection using established policies and
procedures as required.
Additional Job Functions:
1. Takes Call as scheduled by the department Director or
designee.
2. Assists the Cardiology PACS Administrator with disaster recovery
procedures for the Image Archive Servers.
3. Serves as a resource to physicians and staff for the Cardiology
PACS system.
4. Orders department supplies as directed and ensures PAR levels
are maintained to meet patient needs.
5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare
System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist
Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its
goals.
6. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies
and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at
all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to
supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of
equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must
check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a
question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job
function.
7. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical
behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community.
Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that
appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code
of Conduct itself.
8. Completes other duties as assigned.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now
internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900
beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties
including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency
medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and
orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the
lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest
robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem
Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT
Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care
facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and
recognition we receive from the community. We've recently been
named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World
Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest
quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our
consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition,
Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center
designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a
Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare,
designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke
treatment available in a given geographic area. For more
information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and
select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways
to do it.- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing
applications for our Echo Technician opening. Qualified candidates
will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help
us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our
company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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