Echo Technologist

Job Summary

Performs a variety of cardiac testing including, stress, transesophageal, transthoracic, dobutamine stress echocardiograms and others as indicated (ICE, 3D, strain, specialty and fetal echocardiograms); calculates acquired data and prepares study for medical staff interpretation.


Essential Functions
+ Reviews patient chart and selects most appropriate procedural methodology.
+ Performs ultrasound tests appropriate for patient specific morphology and pathology. Performs calculations per protocol, uses critical thinking skills to assess validity of calculations.
+ Documents exam performance in electronic medical record, on hospital financial system.
+ Attends departmental staff, educational, and informational meetings. Participates as required in various workgroups, quality assurance (QA) meetings, and team building sessions.
+ Informs patients, significant others and members of the health care team about procedures, equipment being util...