Lead Echosonographer - Registered

Work Hours: 

• Full-time position: 80 hours biweekly

• Day Shift

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for performing Transthoracic Echocardiograms, TEE, Stress Echo and Doppler, etc., as well as processing corresponding paperwork and charging. As a Lead this position is responsible for the overall education experience of students and for the overall training and applicable competencies of new technologists. Also as a Lead this position is responsible to hold other staff technologists accountable for adhering to protocol and to make sure that the work of staff technologists are in compliance with current quality standards.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, vocational program

• Advanced Cardiac Sonographer Certification from CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) Must achieve within 2 years of taking position Highly developed understanding of Cardiac Anatomy and Hemodynamics

• 4-5 years Clinical experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with the cardiologists to ensure that the quality standards are being met. 

• Reports on any equipment transcription issues. 

• Ensures patient safety.

• Provides timely processing of accompanying paperwork, charging, filing, etc.

• Helps with other department duties as necessary: works with GXT and other staff. Is a team player.

•  Take call as needed.

• Demonstrates competence in providing clear and accurate technical images. 

• Take appropriate measures. 

• Conveys to the physician any necessary information.

• Assists with QA, IAC accreditation, staff education and other duties assigned by management. 

• The Lead Echosonographer must actively work in the hospital environment and perform all hospital-based testing including structural heart procedures if applicable and provide direction during daily departmental activities. 

• The Lead Echosonographer must also take call and be in the weekend and holiday rotation. 

• The Lead Echosonograper must make themselves available as a resource for the Echo staff with regards to all Echo imaging, protocol, and quality. 

• They must also seek out and encourage Echo-related education opportunities for all Echo staff and ensure that there is education opportunities provided quarterly. 

• Must actively assist with or take on Echo Technical Director duties for IAC accreditation.

Other Job-Related Information:

• Wearing lead aprons for all procedural Echo testing that is required within and/or near X-ray generating equipment

Working Conditions:

Bending - Occasionally 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Frequently 
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently 
Interpersonal Communication- Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally 
Reading - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally 
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 

Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and gues