Echo Technician

Echo Technician As a Cardiology Technician (Echo Tech) , you will perform various non-invasive cardiology procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information.

Your role

Cardiology procedures include echocardiograms, carotid ultrasounds, lower extremity arterial studies, venous reflex studies, aorta duplex scans, and stress echocardiograms/bubble studies. Prepares paperwork accordingly. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate from an accredited school with an ultrasound technology or allied health degree and have previous on-the-job training and experience.

Preferred experience is two years of adult echocardiography with Doppler and Color Flow and at least 1 year as a Cardiology technologist. Registration by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Credentialing with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) is preferred. ARDMS or RCS must be obtained within six months of employment.

Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)- provided courses, such as, but not limited to, the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Echocardiograms/ Bubble Studies Records all data necessary for complete Echocardiogram study according to established policy/procedure/physician request. Process all data, including subjective findings that need to be interpreted accurately, and review with the physician as needed. Carotid Ultrasounds Records all data necessary for completing a carotid ultrasound study according to established policy/procedure physician requests.

Process all data, including subjective findings, that needs to be interpreted accurately, including reviewing with the physician as needed. Lower Extremity Arterial Studies Records all data necessary for complete Lower extremity arterial studies according to established policy/procedure physician request. Process all data, including subjective findings that need to be interpreted accurately, and review with the physician as needed.

Aorta Duplex Scan Records all data necessary for complete Duplex scan according to established policy/procedure physician request. Process all data, including subjective findings that need to be interpreted accurately, and review with the physician as needed. Stress Echocardiograms Attached electrodes to patient, confirmed consent signed and recorded EKG according to established procedures.

Records all data necessary for complete Stress echocardiogram according to established policy/procedure physician request. Process all data, including subjective findings that need to be interpreted accurately, and review with the physician as needed. Holter Monitor Attached electrodes and a digital recorder to the patient to record EKG signals for 24/48 hours, according to established procedures.

Venous Reflux Studies Records all data necessary for complete venous reflux study according to established policy/procedure/physician request. Office Support Processes all data accurately and timely for physician interpretation according to departmental policy. Process all billing and interpret reports accurately and per policy/procedure.

Schedules procedures to ensure efficient service to patients/physicians. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Constant: Vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus); Hearing; Speaking; Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; Walk; Sit; Balance; Repetitive motions. Frequent: Bend, Squat, Twist, Push/Pull up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 with assistance; Lift/Carry up to 20 pounds without assistance; up to 50 pounds with assistance Occasional: Climb, Kneel, Crouch, Distinguish Colors, Exposure to noise/high-pitched noise.

Must be able to remain vigilant and focused while multitasking in a busy environment and must be able to handle stressful situations successfully calmly and professionally. #MK0117