Echo Technologist

Job Details

Job Location:

Bonners Ferry,
Position Type:
Full Time

Full‑time, 60‑80 hours per pay period. Flexible schedule, Monday through Friday.

The Medical Sonographer with Echo is a registered professional primarily specializing in the utilization of Ultrasound/Echo equipment as necessary to perform echocardiogram examinations under the direction of a Radiologist and/or Hospitalist.

• Follows ultrasound protocol according to American College of Radiology (ACR) standards and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows echo protocols according to ASE standards, hospital policies and department procedures.
• Maintains standards for ACR accreditation.
• Positions patients and performs all required ultrasound procedures.
• Demonstrates proper knowledge and use of varied ultrasound equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the software set up for the ultrasound unit.
• Adequately explains the examination to the patient, including that the report will be available within 24 hours.
• Demonstrates tact and empathy in all interactions with patients.
• Recognizes knowledge limitations and seeks assistance when indicated or needed.
• Notifies Radiologist or Cardiologist promptly of any patient requiring immediate intervention and treatment.
• Strives to problem solve conflicts by using proper communication channels and chain of command.
• Demonstrates a professional working knowledge of all department equipment including PACS, Meditech, computer systems and phones.
• Responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy when inputting exams, patient data, account numbers and physician orders into the EMR.
• Responsible for ensuring 100% accuracy at the end of the day that the exam ordered was the exam done and proper documentation is complete including putting exam in taken status.
• Responsible for professional working knowledge of QA/QC for ACR accredited facilities.
• Responsible for establishing, maintaining and ordering supplies.
• Performs duties with regard to all admitted patients, outpatients, and eligible beneficiaries regardless of underlying disease process or physical conditions.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations utilizing the appropriate ultrasound equipment.
• Is responsible for the independent operation of the appropriate ultrasound equipment and for communicating examination results.
• Uses cognitive sonography skills to identify, locate, evaluate, and record data as appropriate.
• Independently differentiates between normal and pathologic structures.
• Consults medical history ensuring appropriateness of examination.
• Schedules, coordinates, and records examination results.
• Prepares and maintains operational logs.
• Calibrates and maintains equipment, orders supplies as needed.
• Is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and well‑being of all patients in the sonography area and addresses problems/concerns of patient care as they arise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as situations require to maintain infection control standards set by the Hospital.

• Be registered in ultrasound as recognized through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ADRMS) with Echo endorsement.
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in ultrasound.
• Hold BLS certification.
• Have a good working knowledge of anatomy, radiation biology, radiation protections, physics, and methods of exposures to obtain clearly defined films and operate equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, keyboard at 30wpm, and experienced with electronic medical record.