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 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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