Echocardiology Technician - Diagnostic Cardiology

Echocardiology Technician - Diagnostic Cardiology
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-32 Hours Per Week - Days 7 am to 3:30 pm including Every Other Weekend

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-32 Hours Per Week - Days 7 am to 3:30 pm including Every Other Weekend role at Henry Ford Health
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Benefits: Eligible for Part Time Benefits.

Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Weekends: Rotating.

On Call: 1 Hour Response Time (to be discussed further in interview).

General

Summary:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Echocardiology Technician will be responsible for the following:

• Perform echocardiograms, TEEs, stress echoes, and Holter monitors, operating heart monitoring equipment to produce diagnostic data.
• Obtain pertinent patient information and explain the purpose and duration of testing to patients.
• Review results and arrange reports for physician review.
• Perform other related duties as requested by authorized personnel.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to provide care to the age group(s) served.

Responsibilities:

• Confer with patients and/or family members to gather pertinent patient information including history of heart problems, current medications, etc., and document same in patient’s chart.
• Explain diagnostic procedures and answer any questions to allay fears, anxieties, and elicit cooperation.
• Instruct and assist patients in preparation for echo, TEEs, stress echo, and Holter monitor application, including assisting patient to assume appropriate position and applying electrodes for echo stress testing and Holter.
• Perform echo, TEE, and Holter monitors according to policy.
• Apply heart monitor ensuring device is properly secured and functioning to produce recording of heart activity over an extended period.
• Record appropriate data during procedures.
• According to physician’s orders, remove Holter monitor device and analyze recording to identify heart patterns and potential cardiac pathology; alert physicians of any significant abnormal heart pathology.
• Route data, including Echo-Holter video recording, echo and strips, to physicians for interpretation.
• Maintain all equipment in clean and proper working order and replenish supplies as necessary; perform minor repairs as necessary and notify supervisor of serious malfunctions.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties including answering telephones, filing records, preparing patient charges, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and techniques in the field by reading appropriate journals, books and other literature; attend related seminars and conferences when available.
• Perform other related duties as requested by authorized personnel.
• Take call through rotation.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to read and write to obtain and record pertinent patient information and understand technical manuals.
• Perform non‑complex arithmetic calculations for test results.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients, family members, coworkers, and physicians.
• Analytical skills necessary to review data, identify cardiac pathology and irregular heart patterns.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to walk and stand for approximately 30% of the workday.
• Ability to carry weights of under 10 pounds for approximately 20% of the work time when calibrating and repairing equipment and fitting patients for devices.
• Ability to push echo machine to patient rooms to obtain echoes.

Working Conditions: Normal echo laboratory and patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature. Infrequent (less than 10% of work time) exposure to infection and/or contagious disease when administering tests to patients.

Orientation Requirements: Must attend Medical Center new hire orientation and department orientation.

The above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the people so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify in any way, the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and…