Echocardiogram Technologist, Tysons Corner

Job Summary :

Leads and Performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations, including 2D echo, Doppler, stress, dobutamine, and other echocardiographic tests.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Obtains pertinent clinical information from patient, medical chart, and / or physician using accepted standard techniques.
• Communicates purpose and procedures related to the ultrasound test to the patient and comforts / reassures patient about the examination.
• Performs 2D echo,, Doppler, stress, and other echocardiographic examinations to provide anatomic and physiologic data for physicians review.
• Notifies physician of patient distress and / or severe abnormal readings.
• Provides assistance and training in the Echocardiograph Laboratory and maintains appropriate training documentation materials.
• Participates in the development of effective Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement (QA / QI) activities to improve quality of care.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Mobility required to perform and monitor tests, i.e., operating equipment and preparing patients for multiple types of tests.

In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hear, speak and see.

Must be able to work in a Labor / Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications :