Echo Technician

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as an Echo Technician?
At Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, you come first. HCA Healthcare has
committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team
members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Westover Hills, offers a total rewards package that
supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The
available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives
and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a
dedicated Echo Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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The Echo/Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist works under the direction of the Non-
Invasive Cardiology Manager or designee and demonstrates knowledge of non-
invasive cardiac technology to perform physician-ordered diagnostic cardiac
exams. He/she performs echocardiograms (2-D, M-mode, color doppler, pulsed
wave doppler, and continuous wave doppler), TEEs (routine and CVOR), carotid
imaging, tilt-table testing, and other related examinations according to
established Hospital standards and practices. Applies technical knowledge of
diagnostic non-invasive cardiac imaging equipment operation to include:
Proficiency in basic troubleshooting, proper equipment cleaning, storage and
maintenance of equipment. He/she accurately documents in accordance with
Hospital policies and standards. Communicates timely and appropriate
information with necessary members of the patient care team.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities
and Other Job-Related Characteristics:
1. Education and Experience: Candidates must be registry eligible for
RDCS/RDMS-FE from ARDMS or RCS from CCI.
Effective 01/01/2013 new hires must meet _ONE _of the following registry
eligible provisions:
A. Completion of an Associate’s Degree/two year patient-care related allied
health education program (diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic
technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical
therapist, RN program) _AND _one (1) year full-time clinical
ultrasound/vascular ultrasound experience. (ARDMS and RCS eligibility)
B. Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic
cardiac sonography or vascular technology program. (RCS and ARDMS eligibility)
C. Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) _AND_ six (6) months of full-
time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience. (RCS eligibility)
D. Bachelor’s degree in sonography or vascular technology (or foreign
equivalent). (ARDMS eligibility).
E. Current Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac
Sonographer (RCCS) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) through
Cardiovascular Credentialing International. (ARDMS eligibility)
F. High school graduate/G.E.D. _AND _two (2) years full-time on-the-job
experience in cardiac or vascular ultrasound. (RCS eligibility)
G. Graduate of a non-accredited program in Cardiac Medical Sonography that
includes a minimum of one (1) year of specialty training (to include 800
clinical hours). (RCS eligibility)
2. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as
defined by
Service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of
the patient population served (if applicable).
Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

• REGISTERED: Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and requires: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in ONE of the following: i. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) for the patient population served: Adult (RDCS-AE), Fetal (RDCS-FE), and/or Pediatric (RDCS-PE) OR ii. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Fetal Echocardiography (RDMS-FE)
• NON-REGISTERED: In accordance to the educational requirements found in section one, all new hires who become registry-eligible will be required to obtain one of the required registries listed in section A above within 12 months from the date of hire.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Acquires a signed physician order with indicator for all exams.
Demonstrates good judgment in responding to STAT calls and appropriately
prioritizes STAT orders. Ensures patient consent is signed for the ordered
procedure. Effectively communicates and explains the procedure to the patient
without discussing clinical findings of the exam. Validates the patient and/or
family understanding of the procedure.
2. Ensures proper equipment operation during patient exams. Demonstrates
proficiency in basic troubleshooting, equipment cleaning, storage and
preventative maintenance.
3. Demonstrates technical proficiency for echocardiograms:
A. Adult and pediatric (if applicable) echocardiograms: Performs 2-D, M-mode,
color Doppler, pulsed wave Doppler, and continuous wave Doppler. This includes
all measurements as needed for a complete study to include parasternal long
axis, parasternal short axis, apical 4-chamber, apical long axis, and apical
2-chamber, and subcostal 4-chamber view, subcostal short axis, subcostal RV
outflow, abdominal aorta, suprasternal long axis of the aortic arch, and RV
outflow to evaluate the MPA and branch PAs. Applies critical thinking skills
to assess the patient condition to provide any additional views that will
assist the cardiologist in the care/treatment of the patient.
B. Stress echo (exercise and chemical): Performs 2-D imaging at the highest
level for the evaluation of wall motion abnormalities. Stress images will
include P-LAX, P-SAX, apical 4-chamber, and apical 2- chamber.
C. Demonstrates technical proficiency for TEEs. Set up of equipment and all
supplies. Assists cardiologist with probe insertion as directed. After probe
placement, tape all data as requested. Upon completion of procedure, candidate
will immediately clean and disinfect probe according to departmental policy.
4. Assists with head up tilt table testing. Responsible for patient
preparation to include validating the patient is NPO, patient transport,
placement of electrodes, placement of blood pressure cuff and presence of a
patent saline lock. If continuous monitoring is required, secures the use of
EKG monitoring equipment. If labs are required, candidate will arrange for
blood drawing. Candidate will remain with patient at all times and offer
assistance under the direction of a RN.
5. Demonstrates technical proficiency at carotid imaging. Ability to obtain
images of the common carotid, bulb, internal and external carotids with color
doppler and pulsed wave doppler. Provides measurements as necessary for a
complete evaluation of both right and left carotids.
6. Maintains all patient reports in accordance with Hospital policy. This
includes but is not limited to the following: pulling all previous
reports/images; presenting images to the correct reading physician; notifying
reading physicians of requests; entering proper patient charges into Meditech;
performing database and operating system backup; error log review; Hemodynamic
Monitoring system data field modification; and proper storage of archived
exam/study data.
7. Performs high level disinfection using established policies and procedures
as required.
_Additional Job Functions:_
1. Takes “Call” as scheduled by the department Director or designee.
2. Assists the Cardiology PACS Administrator with disaster recovery
procedures for the Image Archive Servers.
3. Serves as a resource to physicians and staff for the Cardiology PACS
system.
4. Orders department supplies as directed and ensures PAR levels are
maintained to meet patient needs.
5. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System.
Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and
its associated facilities achieve its goals.
6. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules;
must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must
immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with
all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job
duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is
a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.
7. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as
expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the
personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable
laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.
8. Completes other duties as assigned.
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