Echo Sonographer Technologist

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Regular

Performs diagnostic ultrasound imaging studies in the echocardiography lab including Stress Echo Sonographers and/or TAVRS/procedures or holds two or more registries.

Essential Functions:

The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

• Performs ultrasound procedures and examinations according to established department guidelines. 60-75%

Echocardiology specific:
Performs two dimensional, three-dimensional, m-mode, color flow, Doppler flow, ejection fraction, dobutamine and stress echocardiograms according to the Echo Lab policy and procedures manual and standards set forth by the Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories.

• Clearly communicates & explains the exam procedure to the patient and any family member present to insure understanding and patient’s consent for explained test.
• Assesses patient’s medical, cardiac or vascular status by taking a history before the exam.
• Assembles a chart with the patient’s information and enters information into the current PACS System or Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Records all imaging studies (digital archive) for the Medical Director or his/her designee to review and interpret.

• Completes patient billing to insure accurate and timely billing procedures. 5%

Enters charges daily for procedures performed with no more than 1 error per week. Prints reports from PAC, Epic and On Demand. Checks each charge to ensure the right account number is used and the correct procedures are charged.

• Supports all functions, goals and objectives of the department as well as development of any new programs. 5%

• Participate in development of new diagnostic testing procedures to be performed in the department. Participates in the evaluation of new equipment for potential purchase.
• Educates residents and other medical or technical staff in the technical aspects, indications and limitations.
• Enhances professional growth and development through annual participation in educational programs, in-services, workshops, reading current publications, online CME through various professional organizations & manufacturers and viewing videotaped education programs. Complete required CEUs to maintain specialty certification.
• Participates in research studies that require services of the department.
• Safety/Infection Control:
  Practices according to safety and infection control policies. 3-5%

• Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. Disinfects and cleans equipment according to manufacturers’ guidelines and standards outlined by Infection Control and department policy, including high level disinfection (HLD).
• Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains clutter free environment.
• Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum

Adheres to dress code. Properly displays  worn with picture visible and above the waistline at all times. Maintains equipment in clean & proper working condition on a daily basis. Troubleshoots & corrects technical problems as needed. Contacts Clinical Engineering or manufacturer’s service department (if under contract) when malfunctions occur.

• Reports risk management concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for completing all assigned annual hospital and department specific mandatory requirements.
• Safety/Fire
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• Hazard…