Summary: Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients and acts as the Echo Department's Technical Supervisor per the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) guidelines for accreditation. Responsibilities: • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. • General supervision of the technical staff and/or ancillary staff • Delegation, when warranted, of specific responsibilities to the technical staff and/or the ancillary staff • Daily technical operation of the facility (e.g., staff scheduling, patient scheduling, facility record keeping, etc.) • Supervise Operation and maintenance of Echo Department equipment • Supervise compliance of the technical and/or ancillary staff to the IAC Standards for accreditation • Work with the Medical Director, Service Line Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care; and technical training. • Maintain ICAEL accreditation by ensuring the department meets the minimum standards for accreditation of echocardiography facilities as outlined by the IAC Standards and Guidelines. • Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams. • Coordinates activities with interrelated hospital departments, including scheduling exams, transporting patients, answering the phone, and assuring billing information is accurately entered for payment. • Assists cardiologists while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes and by exchanging any other pertinent information contributing to the diagnosis. • Acts as a go-between to deliver, pick up and distribute dictations in a timely manner. • Responds to patients' needs during the exam. Reports changes in patient condition to physician or nurse in charge. • Orders Echo supplies. Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed. • Logs patients and exams and files patient records in the department. • Participates in Performance Improvement activities at the departmental, interdepartmental and hospital-wide levels. • Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams done apart from regular working hours as established by department policy. • Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and quality of examinations performed. Coordinates repair services as needed. • Keeps current on events/advances in the field of Echocardiography. Seeks advice and mentors with cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge in the field. • Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed. Requirements: Education/Skills • High school diploma or equivalent. Two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Allied health occupations include but are not limited to: diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and/or registered nurse preferred. • Ability to communicate effectively, demonstrates strong organizational skills • Ability to work collaboratively with others from a variety of disciplines • Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions • Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms. Experience • Two years of actively doing echocardiograms preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) for a minimum of 5 years. BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association within six months of hire. Work Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed