ECHO VASCULAR TECHNICIAN (FT) Job at Matagorda Regional Medical Center, Bay City, TX

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  • Matagorda Regional Medical Center
  • Bay City, TX

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Demonstrates an understanding of cross-sectional human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology to obtain optimal studies.

Evaluates accuracy and quality of scan results.

Maintains knowledge in all facets of performing the optimal studies including pertinent clinical history and related diagnostic procedures, ultrasound physics, normal anatomy and pathological variants.

Demonstrates competency in production, use, recognition and analysis of images and waveforms used for patient diagnosis and treatment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent

One year experience as an Echo Technician preferred.

Graduate of certified training program and/or Echo certified registration preferred

ACLS Certified (may be obtained post-hire)

BLS Certified form American Heart Association

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Routine Duties

Perform lower and upper arterial and venous exams as ordered

Perform carotid arterial exams as ordered

Perform 2D M-Mode Echocardiography exams as ordered

Perform Trans-Esophageal Echocardiography exams as ordered

Assists in Intra-operative exams as ordered

Perform holter monitor exams

Assist with Cardiac Rehabilitation

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs echocardiograms and stress echos

Educates patients on procedures. Prepares worksheets that include patient history and technical data from study.

Skill in performing recognized echo procedures.

Skill in using computer network system competently to process patient and department information.

Use of ultrasound equipment, computers,.

Able to work in a cooperative nature within and outside department with staff, patients, and physicians.

Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Able to explain procedures clearly and simply to patients.

Detailed knowledge of cardiac and vascular anatomy, cardiac disease processes and the effect of the disease process on the cardiac structures and blood flow.

Proper documentation in the patient medical record as it relates to scope of practice. Properly maintains and organizes records.

Assists in the quality improvement program of the department and/or hospital

Performs any other tasks assigned by the cardio pulmonary supervisor in order to maintain the proper function of the cardio pulmonary department

Complies with hospital policy regarding attendance, time and personal appearance/hygiene.

Job Tags

Full time,

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