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ECHO-Vascular Tech Checklist

GENERAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Advanced directives
Vital Signs
Care of patients in restraints
Use of transfer/lifting devices
Care of patients in isolation
Knowledge of "Do Not Use Abbreviations"
Charge/Supervisor experience
Knowledge of current Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
Knowledge/familiarity with HCAHPS scores
IV Pumps: Alaris
IV Pumps: Alibaba
IV Pumps: Bard
IV Pumps: Baxter
IV Pumps: Braun
IV Pumps: Other
ULTRASOUND:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
General Ultrasound
Aorta
Appendix
Biliary Tract
Gall Bladder
Intra Operative Ultrasound
Liver
Lung Biopsy
Pancreas
Paracentesis, thoracentesis
Renal/Cyst Aspiration
Pelvic male
Ultrasound Guided Biopsy
Adnexa
Endometrial
Ovaries
Transvaginal
Uterus
Amniotic fluid (normal and abnormal)
Crown rump length
Fetal demise
Left Ventricular outflow tract
Right Ventricular outflow tract
Multiple pregnancy
Lower uterine segment
Nuchal Translucency
Placenta Previa
High Risk OB
ECHO:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
3-D Echo
2-D
M-Mode
Pulsed Wave Doppler
Continuous Wave Doppler
Color Doppler
Pedoff probe in apical
Pedoff probe in suprasternal
Pedoff probe in parasternal right
4 chamber view
2 chamber view
Subcostal view
Suprasternal view
Pulmonary Veins
Hepatic Veins
Continuity Equation
PISA
Diastolic Dysfunction Study
Simpson's Rule
Cardiac Anatomy
LV Strain/LV Volume
Treadmill Stress Echo
Pharmacological Stress Echo
Transesophageal Echo
Bubble Study
Contrast Study
Pediatric post-surgical scans ( Arterial switch, Blalock-Taussig)
Fontan, Glenn, Konno, Norwood, Rastelli Sano, Sennig)
Cardiac Anomalies - Aortic arch abnormailities, Coronary arter amonlies
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of the Great Vessel
Saline Infused Sonohysterography (SIS)
Amniocentesis
Holter Monitors
Carotid Ultrasound
Venous (arm/leg)
Arterial (arm/leg)
Hysterosonography
Biopsy
Transvaginal
Testicular
Gallbladder
Renal
Abdominal/Pelvis
Renal
OB/GYN exams
Drainage
VASCULAR:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
M-Mode
Color Flow
Real Time
Duplex
Flow Studies
Photoplethysmography
Strain Gauge and Pneumoplethysmography
Continuous Wave Doppler
Area of Percentage of Stenosis
Diameter for Percentage of Stenosis
Post Void Residual
Impedance Plethysmography (IPG), R/O DVT
Palmer Arch
Pulse Volume Recording
Segmental Pressures
Abdomen and Pelvis: Arterial - Aorta
Abdomen and Pelvis: Arterial/Venous - Superior Mesenteric
Abdomen and Pelvis: Arterial – Celiac
Arterial/Venous - Hepatic: Arterial/Venous - Iliacs
Arterial/Venous - Hepatic: Arterial/Venous Renal
Arterial/Venous - Hepatic: Arterial/Venous - Splenic
Arterial/Venous - Hepatic: Venous - Inferior Vena Cava
Arterial/Venous - Hepatic: Venous – Portal
Arterial Peripheral Vasculature: Upper Extremity
Arterial Peripheral Vasculature: Digital
Arterial Peripheral Vasculature: Dialysis Graft
Arterial Peripheral Vasculature: Lower Extremity
Arterial Peripheral Vasculature: Graft Patency
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Upper Extremity
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Lower Extremity
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Vein Mapping
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Reflux Testing (valve competence)
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Color Doppler imaging
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Cardiac Vasculature
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Stress/pressure Testing:
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Segmental Pressures
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Volume Pulse recording
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Pulse Cuff recording
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Digital pressure
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Reactive Hyperemia/Post exercise
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Neck Vasculature
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Carotid Arteries
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Vertebral Arteries
Venous Peripheral Vasculature: Subclavian Arteries
TYPES OF EQUIPMENT:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
GE
Philips
Siemens
Toshiba
PACS System
RIS-Cerner
Hitachi
HP
Picker
WORK SETTING:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Hospital Experience
Clinic Experience
Teaching/Educational Facility
AGE-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Rank each of the following sections on a scale of 1 to 3: 1) Limited or no experience 2) Experienced, but may need review or supervision 3) Able to function independently *
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler/Preschool (13 months to 5 years)
School Age Child/adolescent (6 years to 18 years)
Young Adults/Middle Adult (19 years to 64 years)
Older Adults/Elderly (65+ years)