Echo Technician - Cardiology - Full Time 8 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Job description

As an integral part of the Department, the Echo Tech is responsible for performing multiple diagnostic non-invasive Cardiology procedures. Essential Duties: - Performs technically adequate Echocardiography according to policy and procedure in an acceptable amount of time. - Works in conjunction with the Echo Cardiologist and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic images. - Assists Anesthesiologists with the performance of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in the OR. - Assists Cardiologists with the performance of Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in the Intensive Care Units and in the Cath Lab. - Assists Cardiologists with the performance of Intra Cardiac Echocardiography (ICE) in the Cath Lab. - Participates in after hours rotation of standby and call back as needed by the department. - Responds to call-back requests in a timely manner. - Reports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate manner. - Prepares accurate charges documents, maintains accurate and meaningful patient records, and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely manner. - Uses all equipment properly. - Performs proper cleaning of labo...