Data Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the VP of Nursing and Clinical Services, Medical Director of Cardiology and Director of Imaging Services, performs diagnostic echosonography imaging procedures including holter monitor placement and EKG cardiology procedures at a technical level that does not require constant supervision or detailed instruction. Provides high quality clinical care and excellent service to patients for the purpose of obtaining quality images for interpretations by the Cardiologist.

Practices within the scope of licensure, complies with federal and state legal and professional requirements

Consistently follows Imaging Services departmental and facility wide policies, including echosonography specific policies and protocols

Follows proper patient identification protocol by using two determined patient identifiers, instructs the patient to repeat name and date of birth

Inspects the patient's examination order, clinical indication, previous imaging exams, and any pertinent patient information before proceeding with the imaging procedure

Consults the Cardiologist or ordering provider if further clarification is needed

Prepares patients for examination by acquiring history, answering questions, and providing instructions and detailed explanation of the procedure to obtain the best possible study while reducing the patient's anxiety

Thoroughly completes patient screening and applicable forms relating to the echosonography procedure and patient's care

Demonstrates competency in appropriate documentation

Follows policies/protocols when documenting within the patient's chart

Communicates effectively to caregiver responsible for the care of the patient following the imaging procedure if applicable

Demonstrates competency in accurately implementing "downtime" processes

Prepares and positions patients for echosonography procedures, using immoblization devices appropriately when needed to obtain optimum imaging

Follows approved protocols and echosonography parameters while delivering quality patient care and ensuring safety

Consistently informs the Cardiologist of all pertinent information before and after the procedure when needed and promptly notifies the Cardiologist of any critical finding

Possesses a solid understanding of anatomy and demonstrates the ability to position patients as needed to complete adequate echosonography imaging, EKG, and holter monitor procedures

Protects the patient's privacy at all time and ensures all patient documents are kept private including information on computer screens

Complies with HIPAA guidelines

Follows patient safety guidelines with every encounter, ensures the patient is attended to at all times

Demonstrates a solid understanding of echosonography physics and possesses a solid understanding of the functions and operations of echosonography equipment and attached components within the facility including but not limited to probes and printers

Demonstrates a solid understanding of echosonography and cardiology equipment operation and attached components

Possesses the knowledge and ability to safely operate all echosonography, EKG, and holter monitor units in the facility

Follows proper steps to report equipment malfunctions and promptly notifies the Director or Chief Technologist with any equipment issues

Performs equipment QC and calibration when applicable

Demonstrates competency with all invasive modality specific procedures

Effectively communicates any changes in the patient's condition during or after the procedure with the Cardiologist, ordering provider, and/or RN

Demonstrates the ability to consistently meet or exceed the departmental standards for echosonography and possesses a solid understanding of modality specific skills checklists

Demonstrates competency with all invasive modality specific procedures

Follows proper protocol, practices sterile technique, prepares the room with required supplies/instruments to be readily available when applicable

Verifies the department RN is available for invasive procedures with appropriate patient forms/documentation completed

Participates in and ensures a "Time Out" is completed with the team prior to beginning invasive procedures

Demonstrates competency in proper infection control

Washes and/or sanitizes hands before and after each patient encounter

Thoroughly cleans/sanitizes equipment after each patient encounter following manufacturer's guidelines

Follows the Cleaning and High-Level Disifection of Ultrasound Probes policy and procedure if applicable

Properly cleans and disinfects all probes and gel warmers

Evaluates technical quality of images to obtain representative images of normal and pathological conditions

Ensures correct labeling and patient identification prior to submitting for Cardiologist's interpretation

Completes all required patient forms appropriately and routes the forms correctly for distribution to medical records

Demonstrates competency with computer programs;
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