Echocardiograph Technologist; Echo Tech Part-Time

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Cardiopulmonary, the Echocardiograph Technologist provides direct patient care and diagnostic imaging services using high‑frequency sound waves and non‑invasive cardiovascular testing equipment to evaluate cardiac structure and function. This position performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures in accordance with physician orders, Joint Commission standards, departmental policies, IAC/ICAEL laboratory protocols, and established professional guidelines. The Echocardiograph Technologist works collaboratively with cardiologists and other clinical staff to support the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions, including valve disorders, heart failure, arrhythmia, and other cardiovascular concerns.

Responsibilities include obtaining high‑quality diagnostic images, performing accurate measurements and hemodynamic assessments, assisting with specialized cardiac procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, following patient safety and infection prevention standards, and supporting efficient departmental operations. The Echocardiograph Technologist exercises independent judgment, technical expertise, and professional communication to promote quality patient care, strong clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer service.

• Positions patients and selects appropriate anatomic and technical parameters to independently perform high‑quality echo cardiographic examinations in accordance with IAC/ICAEL laboratory protocols, physician orders, departmental standards, and established professional guidelines.
• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE), stress echocardiography studies, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) support procedures, and other cardiac ultrasound procedures accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Uses non‑invasive cardiovascular imaging techniques to evaluate heart valves, chambers, blood vessels, cardiac structure, and cardiac function.
• Obtains complete diagnostic image sets, accurate measurements, hemodynamic assessments, data analysis, and patient information necessary for physician interpretation.
• Recognizes abnormalities, abnormal rhythms, or changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the physician, cardiologist, supervisor, or appropriate clinical staff as required.
• Exercises sound clinical judgment to determine whether images and procedures are sufficient for diagnostic interpretation or whether additional imaging is needed.

• Obtains relevant patient history, explains procedures, addresses patient questions or concerns, and follows established pre‑screening policies and procedures.
• Verifies patient identity and examination orders before performing procedures.
• Prepares patients for echocardiography procedures, positions patients appropriately for the prescribed examination, and assists patients safely at the completion of the procedure.
• Arranges immobilization and support devices as needed to ensure proper positioning, patient comfort, and optimal image quality.
• Monitors the patient’s physical condition throughout the procedure and reports changes in status or emergency situations to clinical staff, the supervisor, and/or the cardiologist.
• Uses established patient safety, infection prevention, and standard precaution practices while maintaining patient dignity, comfort, privacy, and confidentiality.

• Assists cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress imaging studies, and other specialized cardiac imaging procedures.
• Prepares equipment, patients, procedure rooms, and supplies to support safe, efficient, and timely examinations.
• Recognizes the need for contrast‑enhanced imaging based on established laboratory criteria.
• Administers ultrasound contrast agents only when appropriately trained, credentialed, and verified as competent in accordance with laboratory protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors patients during contrast administration and reports adverse reactions according to departmental procedures.
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