Echocardiography Technician - FT Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health

Macon, GA

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$35.50–$53.25 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Basic Life Support (BLS), Biomedicine, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Experience, Documentation Standards, Echocardiography, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Response, Facebook, Health Education, Health Science, Healthcare, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, LinkedIn, Medical Assistance, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Neuroscience, Nonprofit, Oncology, Organ Transplant, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Performance Management, Physical Demands, Physics, Physiology, Product Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Radiology, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Safety Process, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Team Player, Testing, Treatment Evaluation, Twitter, Ultrasound, Utilization Management
LOCATION
Macon, GA
POSTED
15 days ago

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Echocardiography Technician - FT Atrium Health Navicent

Macon, GA, United States

Job ID: R247590

Shift: Various

Job Type: Regular

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Department:

02050 AHNMG Heart Success: 575 1st St - Cardiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday. 8am-5pm

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:

Quality Patient Care

  • Actively engages in performance improvement and quality initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
  • Supports utilization review and new product evaluations to enhance patient care outcomes.

Direct Patient Care

  • Follows established protocols and collaborative care guidelines to ensure safe and effective treatment.
  • Maintains accurate patient records and adheres to infection control standards.
  • Provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

Indirect Patient Care

  • Keeps procedure areas clean and organized, ensuring readiness for fluctuating patient volumes.
  • Handles biohazard materials safely and reports equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly.
  • Maintains effective communication tools and adapts to changing departmental needs with efficiency.

Continuing Education

  • Completes required competency checklists within designated timeframes, including age-specific training.
  • Seek guidance when needed and escalates complex issues appropriately to ensure continuous learning and safe practice.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Must be registered or registry-eligible in Adult Echocardiography through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), with certification obtained within one year. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Education Required:

Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP),

OR

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years of experience performing echocardiograms,

OR

Four years of on-the-job training and experience working as an echocardiographer.

Experience Required:

Educational Pathway:

Completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

No additional experience required.

Bachelor's Degree Pathway:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Health or Biomedical Sciences).

Minimum of two years of hands-on experience performing echocardiograms.

On-the-Job Training Pathway:

A minimum of four years of full-time, on-the-job training and experience working as an echocardiographer.

Experience must include independent performance of echocardiographic procedures and familiarity with standard protocols.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, including congenital and acquired heart conditions.

  • Proficiency in echocardiographic techniques, including 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow imaging.

  • Understanding of ultrasound physics and equipment operation.

  • Ability to obtain and interpret diagnostic-quality images independently.

  • Skill in patient care and communication, including positioning and explaining procedures.

  • Familiarity with clinical documentation standards and use of electronic medical records (EMR).

  • Ability to follow protocols and safety procedures, including infection control.

  • Physical ability to assist patients and stand for extended periods.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This role requires a high level of physical activity and coordination. Team members must be capable of performing a full range of body movements, including lifting and assisting patients, as well as using fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for precise tasks. The position involves standing and walking for long periods throughout the day and occasionally lifting or carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Clear vision and hearing are essential to accurately read medical information, identify symbols and alerts, and respond promptly to emergency codes and equipment alarms. The work environment can be fast-paced and demanding, with fluctuating patient volumes and time-sensitive responsibilities that may lead to periods of elevated stress. Flexibility with scheduling, including irregular or extended hours, is often necessary to meet patient care needs.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

The Echo Technician uses ultrasonic equipment to produce images and Doppler flow analysis to assist physicians in diagnosing heart conditions. The technician operates the Echo system to create permanent records, reviews test results with physicians, and performs additional procedures such as transporting patients, conducting portable echocardiograms, administering non-radioactive contrast agents, initiating IVs, and performing off-campus echocardiograms.

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