- Operates and cares for highly sensitive and specialized electronic equipment for M-mode and two and three dimensional echocardiography studies of the heart and Doppler studies of flow within the heart, measuring heart chamber sizes, quantitating obstruction to flow or regurgitation (leaking) of the cardiac valves.
- Advises cardiologists in performing transesophageal echo studies.
- Performs echocardiography examinations unsupervised. Obtaining satisfactory echocardiography studies requires a high degree of training and skill and requires many delicate and exacting steps and subtle discriminations. The technologist must be able to evaluate the adequacy of the echocardiography recording, determine optimal machine adjustments and the methods and techniques, including patient positioning and patient cooperation, which will yield the best result. Utilized as back up to the Ultrasound department and performs emergent Ultrasound studies as needed.
- The technologist performs these studies in the Echocardiography/Radiology department and at bedside when when appropriate.
- Reviews new developments in the field and recommends to Imaging manager those that would improve the operation of the ultrasound department.
- Maintains adequate supplies so that the examinations are not delayed due to lack of necessary equipment and supplies.
- Develops and maintains patient prep procedures so that patients and wards understand the proper preparations for ultrasound examinations in an effort to minimize delays of examinations. These preps are disseminated either by written preparation information or by telephone conversation.
- Explains examinations to be performed to the patients and wards of the purpose of the study as well as any requirements of the patients are thoroughly understood. This is done so that an adequate echocardiogram may be obtained in an effort to get diagnostic examinations for the purpose of treatment and diagnosis of disorders.
- Distributes echocardiogram and related information to the cardiologist/radiologist responsible for the interpretation of the exams. This is done so that treatment based on diagnosis may be effectuated in a timely manner.
- Performs daily checks of cables, machine and transducers for the purpose of assuring peak performance of the echocardiogram/ultrasound equipment
- Performs routine clerical procedures for the purpose of maintaining accurate echocardiogram records so that easy recall of patient examinations is achieved. Schedules outpatients for echogram studies. Maintains a patient schedule log, procedure log, editing and registering patients in the Radiology Information System (RIS). 1. Serves as MUSE administrator for this facility. Maintains operation of the MUSE and performs daily checks/ edits on all ECGs. Assists new employees and nurses during orientation to MUSE.
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- Incumbent schedules outpatient clinic appointment using Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) scheduling options.
- Uses established business rules to schedule appointments for veterans. This includes clinic visits, consultations and entries into the Electronic Wait List (EWL).
- Complies with the mandatory training requirements for the outpatient scheduling process Work Schedule : 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
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Medical Instrument Technician - Wilmington, United States - Veterans Health Administration
Description
Summary
The Echocardiographer technologist at the Wilmington VA Medical Centeroperates and maintains complicated ultrasound equipment for use in echocardiography and Doppler flow studies of the heart as well as electrocardiography equipment.Duties
Note : The major duties include and not limited to:Compressed/Flexible :Not Authorized
Telework : Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement # : Medical Instrument Tech GS-649-9, # 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives : Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Fi nancial Disclosure Report: Not required
