Echo Technician

at Roseland Community Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

CLINICAL SKILLS

• Performs, in a timely manner, EKG, ECHO, STRESS and HOLTER established by cardiopulmonary, as requested by the physician.
• Follows standard operating procedures to produce accurate results.
• Operates cardiopulmonary equipment (e.g., ECHO, EKG, STRESS, computer system), consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Restocks, as required, the work area of needed supplies to assist co-workers in the performance of their duties.
• Instructs patients regarding procedure to be performed; answers any questions they may have and calm any anxieties.

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  Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, CQI, safety, environmental and infection control.

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  Maintains equipment by ensuring proper operating condition, cleaning, and sterilization.
• Maintain stock level of supplies.
• Maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Alert manager to malfunction of equipment. Document maintenance/repair.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.

• Completes necessary paperwork which may include filing, charting, and documenting treatments in patient's file.

• Responds to incoming inquiries related to in and outpatient reports and deliver reports as requested.

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  Attend meetings as required. Consults with interrelated departments as required.

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  Performs other duties as assigned.