Technical Director

Echo Cardiology Lab-Technical Director FT Days

Position Objective:

Safely and accurately performs and reports echocardiology tests according to approved organizational procedures and productivity standards— provides day-to-day direction to echocardiography staff.

Essential Job Duties:

The technical Director’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Performance of echocardiograms   
2. General supervision of technical staff
3. Daily operation of the department ( e.g., staff scheduling, patient scheduling, record keeping)
4. Work with the Medical Director, Medical Staff, and Department Director/Manager to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
5. Gather quality metrics and provide reports to the Medical Director, Medical Staff, and Department Director/Manager
6. Monitors supply levels, moves supplies to specified storage areas within the department and maintains the integrity of the supplies.
7. Maintain staff educational file to include credentials and certifications 
8. Provide technical training for staff, including initial and periodic competency verification.
9. Operates equipment in accordance with all department safety guidelines & maintains activity and usage logs as required/needed.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; management may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved echocardiography sonography program or equivalent education and training. Must have experience as required for registry in echocardiography by either the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonographers or Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• High School Diploma or equivalency. Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
• Three years’ experience performing adult echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms.
• Prior leadership role desired

Required License/Certifications:

• REGISTERED DIAGNOSTIC CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER ( RDCS) with the ARDMS or REGISTERED CARDIAC  SONOGRAPHER  (RCS) with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS -CPR issued by the American Heart Association

Working Conditions, Equipment, and Physical Demands:

• There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands:

•  Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling; constant/repetitive
• Standing; requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately
• Discern color as necessary to perform job functions.
•  Frequent standing, walking, grasping, carrying, reaching, bending, stooping, and speaking
• Occasional sitting
•  Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance if needed
• May need to lift or turn patients who are disabled, with assistance if needed
•  Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, copy, and fax machine, and phone

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.