Echo Cardiology Technologist - Cardiology, Per Diem

Job description

Overview Performs the duties of a lead Cardiac Sonographer and or lab administrator. Performs 2-D, M-mode and Doppler Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms and assists with Stress & Holter tests. Manages data collection devices, creates and edits laboratory protocols and ensures compliance with hospital procedures. Performs 3D Echocardiograms when trained. Responsibilities: Clinical: - Performs echocardiograph procedures. - Responsible for the daily technical operations of procedures in the echo laboratory. - Assures continuous operation of all instrumentation and manages quality control and quality assurance. - Explains the testing process to the patient, and instructs and assists the patient during testing - Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of echocardiograph equipment. - Maintains records of all procedures performed, sends reports to requesting physicians, archives images and text of patient examinations and generates billing for procedures. - Oversees maintenance of procedure manuals to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. - Evaluates new methods, instruments and procedures in collaboration with Leadership of Specialty Services. - Maintains orderline...