Echo Technologist II

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

Position Summary: Under the guidance of the Market Director of Respiratory Services, established departmental policies and procedures, and specific instructions, the Echo Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Tech II provides diagnostic testing and therapies assigned that include echocardiograms, pulmonary function studies, EEG’s, Cardiac Stress Testing and Holter-Monitoring. Maintains patient safety through attention to detail, equipment safety checks, adherence to department policies, and effective communication with physicians, staff and patients. Provides patient orientation, procedure explanation, and pre and post diagnostic care to completion of test. Assists patients with basic patient care needs. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Cardiopulmonary department. Responsible for proper maintenance of equipment, accreditation, and Departmental Performance Improvement.

Position Responsibilities: 

1. Quality – completes work with accuracy and thoroughness. 
2. Productivity – efficiently utilizes time in accomplishing work.
3. Customer Focus – lives organizational and departmental service standards. 
4. Reliability – completes tasks assigned; follows up as needed.
5. Availability – meets attendance standards; is punctual; works when needed.
6. Decision Making – displays sound judgment; works with minimal supervision.   
7. Initiative – seeks out productive duties in absence of guidance; is a self-starter.  
8. Adheres to Policy – follows CHI ST. Luke’s Memorial Hospital rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.   
9. Interpersonal Relationships – cooperates, communicates and works well with others. Professionalism – represents CHI ST. Luke’s Memorial Hospital positively in actions and appearance. 
10. Provides diagnostic test to individuals in all age categories including geriatric, adult, and adolescents to aid in diagnosing disease processes.
11. Practices as a member of the healthcare team in a manner for which the main consideration is the patients, physicians, peers, visitors and other professionals. Works in all patient care areas including critical and non-critical locations.
12. Works to reflect the highest achievable quality as defined by departmental and professional standards.
13. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission vision and values of CHI St Luke’s Health-Memorial.
14. Participates in hospital/departmental quality projects that enhance their skills and patient care outcomes.
15. Participates in hospital/departmental educational programs as required.
16. Accountable for certifications and records required to perform job.
17. Represent CHI St. Luke’s Health in physician, community relations and vendors in a professional/accountable manner.
18. Demonstrates willingness to follow the chain of command, regularly channels suggestions, criticisms and questions to the appropriate person. 
19. Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. 
20. Consistently enters correct exam information in computer system.
21. Regularly practices aseptic techniques and utilizes Universal Precautions.
22. Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable. 
23. Provides the requesting physician with preliminary findings based on diagnostic criteria established for each procedure.
24. Demonstrates willingness to follow the chain of command, regularly channels suggestions, criticisms and questions to the appropriate person. 
25. Supports department-based goals and contributes to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff. 
26. Consistently enters correct exam information in computer system.
27. Regularly practices aseptic techniques and utilizes Universal Precautions.
28. Rotates weekend/call responsibilities in a professional and accountable fashion if applicable. 
29. Provides the requesting physician with preliminary findings based on diagnostic criteria established for each procedure.
30. Attends departmental meetings/ hospital continuing education and participates in department and hospital activities.
31. Adheres to CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial policies, including but not limited to “CHI Values & Ethics at Work”, HIPPA, PHI, ePHI, Privacy Rule, and confidentiality. 
32. Maintains safe work habits; adheres to safety rules; immediately reports any unsafe condition; immediately reports any incident / injury.
33. Performs duties in accordance with that of hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory agency guidelines. 
34. Performs other duties as assigned.