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 will include but is not limited to: 

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.   

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