Cleveland Clinic’s Union Hospital has been serving Dover, Ohio and its surrounding communities for over a century. We were founded on the premise that our focus be on quality healthcare for all patients, and today we continue that mission providing patient-first healthcare. Join our team as an ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN and experience being part of a top hospital system while building an exceptional career. Become a part of Cleveland Clinic’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.

THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME, DAY SHIFT POSITION WORKING 1 DAY PER WEEK.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintains registry status in echocardiography
• Verifies physician's order for appropriate test and diagnosis.
• Verifies physician licensure for physician's not listed on Medical Staff roster. Maintains proficiency for computer applications needed to perform job.
• Maintains proficiency in echocardiogram database in order to perform job and assist Physician's as needed.
• Maintains proficiency in computer "downtime" processes for the service.
• Assists in coordination of testing between nurses and physicians when applicable.
• Maintains infection control by following Union hospital policy and procedures for infection control. Cleans the TEE probe using the appropriate protocol.
• Maintains clean, tidy work environment.
• Prepares for examinations by checking equipment and inventorying and restocking supplies; reviewing patient schedules; reading physician orders for specific examinations; setting-up recording equipment; entering patient information into system. Reports any issues with the ultrasound systems to the biomedical staff, the director and the cardiac echo staff and enters work request for service in a timely manner.
• Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures; answering questions; providing assistance as needed. Prepares patients by positioning patient; applying gels; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; adjusting equipment controls; verifying appropriate settings for testing.
• Obtains quality images, records examination all in accordance with the department's policy and procedures for this testing.
• Recommends echo contrast to be used as appropriate to improve image quality.
• Maintains proficiency in obtaining quality images of contrast echocardiograms.
• Communicates effectively with the medical staff
• Assists with processing the completed charts for echo testing to assure timely reporting to the referring physician. Enters appropriate charges for the testing.
• Completes CCUH ECG class and pass proficiencies yearly as directed by the Educational Department.
• Protects patients by adhering to safety policies and
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; cautioning others regarding potential breaches
• Assists with keeping statistics for Quality Improvement and Lab accreditation.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
• publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations, attending training on new procedures and or equipment as requested and maintaining appropriate continuing education credits for registering in cardiac echo testing
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explaining opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Willing to cross-train into the Vascular Lab and perform Vascular procedures
• Assists in processing patient charts/records that are delayed and chart audit as follows "Critical Value" reporting and documentation.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Preferred.  If not a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, must obtain registry with one year after completed training.
• BLS certification is required within one year of hire.
• Medical Terminology is preferred.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: 

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Required Skills

Required Experience