HCSS ECHO Sonographer/Vascular Tech

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides supervisory and advanced technical skills in the performance of patient examinations and testing in the Non-invasive cardiac laboratory.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:    

• Performs diagnostic testing and care of patients appropriate to age as defined below:

o Adult:

·         Respects privacy and confidentiality.

·         Facilitates maintenance of body image.

·         Recognizes abuse/neglect potential.

o Geriatric

·         Respects privacy and confidentiality

·         Takes appropriate fall precautions.

·         Recognizes increased potential for adverse drug reactions and interactions

·         Takes appropriate measures to prevent skin breakdown.

·         Makes appropriate provisions for thermoregulation.

·         Recognizes abuse/neglect potential

·         Contributes to the success of UTMB HealthCare Systems.

·         Follows the guidelines set by the laboratory directors for examination of the patient.

·         Responsible for acquisition, recording, analysis, and presentation of patient examinations, to include routine, stress, and transesophageal procedures.

·         Determines the most appropriate testing techniques for a patient to obtain the optimal information desired by the attending physician to answer clinical questions.

·         Informs the attending physician of findings in difficult or unusual cases before the patient leaves the area.

·         Attends daily echocardiography interpretation sessions.

·         Participates in the teaching of fellows and junior colleagues, conferences, and preceptorship programs.

·         Cares for and maintains echocardiography equipment.

·         Responsible for cleanliness and order of the immediate laboratory area.

·         Notifies the proper personnel of the need for specific laboratory supplies.

·         Responsible for proper record keeping, data storage and retrieval for clinical and/or research purposes.

·         Assists in clinical research protocols as needed.

·         Maintains statistical data as requested by the Technical Director and assists in implementation of total quality management program for the Echocardiography Laboratory.

·         Maintains state-of-the-art technology by learning advanced new techniques and information systems.

·         Maintains professional competency through participation in educational activities of the department and other related training

·         Communicates professionally with personnel in other laboratories within the division of cardiology and other service areas of the hospital.

·         Suggests novel approaches in the use of echocardiography in medicine and implement where feasible.

·         Conforms to safety regulations and implement all procedures to comply with national and local fire and safety standards.

·         Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

·         Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

·         Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

·         Ability to effectively communicate verbally and/or in written form.

·         Customer service orientation and values.

·         Ability to negotiate solutions and outcomes.

·         Team player.

·         Ability to maximize people and financial resources.

·         Ability to work in partnership with management and staff.