Brigham and Women's Hospital · 6 hours ago
Echo Tech Senior
Boston, MA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$37.55/hr - $55.48/hr
2+ years expBrigham and Women's Hospital is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service. The Echo Tech Senior is responsible for assisting in the management of the Echo Division, performing echocardiograms, and supervising echo technicians while ensuring the quality of tests and patient care.
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Responsibilities
Assists Chief Tech in the technical and administrative management of the Echo Division
Assists Chief Tech in the on-going quality assurance program in the Echo Laboratory, which is consistent with JCAHO requirements. Prepares reports and ensures action is taken to correct problems noted
Performs two-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of the heart echocardiograms and other procedures, which requires a level of knowledge to interpret or analyze test performance and results
Assists in the daily supervision of the echo technicians in the implementation of testing for patient care. Evaluates quality of tests being performed and provides guidance and constructive criticism and demonstrates appropriate methods as necessary to correct deviations from established procedures
Assists in the evaluation of the hiring and terminating of employees in the Echo lab, following the established Laboratory and Hospital guidelines
Reviews the patient’s chart to obtain pertinent clinical history in order to perform test, to accurately interpret and perform cardiac examination
Explains procedure to the patient and positions patient for the cardiac ultrasound exam
Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports. Utilizes ancillary devices (video recorder, transducer) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac exam
Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting out test results. Regularly cleans, performs routine maintenance on, and calibrates instruments in assigned area
Performs several portable studies a day requiring mobilization of the equipment by the technician
Establishes appropriate priorities that essential to the efficient and accurate operations of the laboratory
Assists in the performing of adjustments to computer and peripheral equipment to resolve minor operating problems. Difficult or complex problems should be referred to the Technical Director
Assists in the orientation, teaching techniques and application of cardiac ultrasound to echo technicians and fellows on rotation in the echo lab
Maintains testing room in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable transducer and ultrasound machine
Participates in research development and implementation of laboratory testing procedures as required
Keeps current regarding development in technical instrumentation and trends and techniques in cardiac ultrasound testing through appropriate technical journals, attends annual conventions, seminars and other meetings
Takes on-call responsibility as designed by the department
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
must possess Associate degree or equivalent program with a Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate
ARDCS or CCI certification required
A thorough understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics is required
A minimum of 2 years in a major teaching institution required, or 2-4 years in a smaller, private facilities, as an echocardiography technician
Must possess a high level of administrative expertise to independently run the Echo Laboratory
Must possess a high degree of technical expertise, with the knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics
Must have a high level of analytical ability to perform complex color flow doppler testing, which requires a professional level of knowledge to interpret and analyze test results
Must possess a high level of knowledge of technical ultrasound equipment to resolve equipment problems and to relate information to service technician
Must have the ability to distinguish normal test results, which can be altered if the equipment is faulty, due to artifact
Must have the experience and knowledge necessary to provide an initial interpretation to the referring physician
Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment, flexibility and the initiative to motivate junior technicians
Must have the ability to interact well with patients and staff for smooth lab flow and genuine cooperation
Must have the ability to mobilize the heavy (300-1000 lbs) ultrasound equipment for portable studies as well as occasionally lift patients from stretches (with aid) or wheelchair
Must have the ability to distinguish the exact spectrum of color necessary to perform color flow dopplers
Must have the ability to spend prolonged time standing and working (over 85% of the work time)
Must have mastered all the duties and responsibilities of the Echo Technician II
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital is an academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$22.15MKey Investors
American Medical AssociationThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable TrustMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
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Leadership Team
Caroline Fox
Associate Professor (Part Time), Medicine
David Silbersweig
Chairman Emeritus
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