Medical Instrument Technician - Echocardiogram

The Advanced Medical Instrument Technician (MIT), Echocardiogram, serves as a specialized technician with focused cardiac knowledge above full performance level in the Hospital and Specialty Care Division of the Puget Sound VA Health Care System. The MIT performs all duties related to the support of echocardiography services in the facility. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for all of the technical quality of work performed in the lab. Responsible for insuring procedures are accomplished within the established time frames and are coordinated with the other sections of the hospital. Must be able to instruct lower level technicians in established work standards by clearly defining specific tasks and job technique requirements, and provide on the job training. Provides scheduling for inpatients and ensures that patients requiring emergent or critical procedures are triaged appropriately. Appropriately directs lower level technicians regarding triage of emergent or critical procedures. Ensures procedures performed are appropriate and necessary based upon the information provided. This is accomplished independently while complying to established criteria and/or special education. Possess specialized knowledge, skills and abilities in order to provide expert guidance to lower level technicians regarding special requests, unusual findings, emergent evaluations or imaging difficulties. In both the inpatient and outpatient setting, receives the patient and explains the purpose and methodology of the procedures in a manner that the patient will understand. Independently positions the patient in accordance to any patient limitations and obtains diagnostic ultrasound images of the heart and all required measurements. Performs specialized cardiac ultrasound examinations, including but not limited to: Transthoracic Echo, Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo, Contrast Echocardiograms, and Agitated Saline Bubble Echocardiograms. Makes routine and non-routine dimensional and Doppler measurements from digitized images per established protocol and industry standards. Provides guidance to lower level technicians regarding non-routine measurements. Proficient with common computer programs and specialized cardiac ultrasound exam analyzing systems to prepare study for report generation and interpretation. Accurately maintains procedure and patient records following strict guidelines regarding confidentiality. Provides these records and reports to the supervisory level as requested. Responsible for the orientation and instruction of lower level technicians and cardiology fellows, in proper calibration, maintenance and operational techniques of all ultrasound equipment and related peripheral accessories. Works collaboratively with biomedical engineering staff to ensure proper functioning of all equipment. Has a thorough knowledge of JCAHO and other regulatory standards. Responsible for proper education and adherence to all strict environmental guidelines regarding equipment, supply and room cleanliness and provides training to lower level technicians. Maintains a professional level of knowledge that allows for the education and training of subordinate employees. Responsible for maintaining continuing education and staying current in the latest technology. Actively participates in lab meetings with responsibilities including presenting cases, article reviews, lab reports and providing education. Provides for emergency coverage as needed and distributes work evenly among employees. Maintains workload records, and provides progress reports to supervisory level. Possess the ability to resolve simple issues and complaints, while referring more complex issues to the supervisory level. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Pay: Compet

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