Echo Technologist - Lead

Summary

Position Summary

Responsible and accountable for assuring that quality Echocardiography is being performed by all team members in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC).  This position works within interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care for the patient.

Essential Duties

1. Leads the Echo staff in the performance of high quality echocardiograms to assist the physician in the diagnosis of cardiac conditions in accordance with ARDMS and IAC standards.
2. Leads the effort for the Accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).  Assures that all data requirements are met and submitted prior to deadlines.  
3. Coordinates employees work assignments and staffing schedules to meet department needs. Assures that all echo staff have prepared and completed all required documentation in a thorough and accurate manner.
4. Participates in quality improvement processes on an on-going basis.  Oversees Echo Services Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality improvement processes.  Initiates times to read exams with cardiologists to elicit feedback and quality improvement.
5. Performs all related responsibilities associated with Cardiology Testing to include operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with hospital and department safety policy and procedures.
6. Acts as a resource in trouble shooting problems associated with patient techniques, equipment, and internal communication with biomedical engineering as needed to keep all equipment functioning properly.  
7. Assures that all staff is maintaining continuing education requirements as outlined by the ARDMS.
8. Directs and coordinates training of new employees.  Work to identify and improve technical abilities of the staff.

Other Duties

1. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Competencies    

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.  Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
3. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences.  Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
4. Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
5. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
6. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
7. Coaching and Teaching Others:  Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

Leads the tasks of co-workers

Travel

None

Core Values    

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. 
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Education    

Successful completion of an approved ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography)or ARDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) program required. 

Experience    

Minimum of three (3) years of Cardiac Ultrasound experienced required.  

Certification    

Currently registered with the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography)  or ARDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) required. BLS required.
 

Salary Range: $35.69 - $46.52

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