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The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.

When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Pay Rate: $34.53-$56.86 hourly

Job Description:

The Registered Echo Technologist performs and assists with cardiovascular procedures ordered by physicians to assist in the diagnosis of patients. Performs a wide variety of related duties as assigned, including assisting the physician and staff with other non-invasive cardiopulmonary procedures.

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data for diagnosis. Also performs stress echos, transesophageal echo, 2-D echo with M-mode, color flow, and cardiac doppler.
• Performs cardiovascular diagnostic tests appropriate to particular licensure to include: EKGs, Event Monitor applications, Cardiac Monitor applications, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lower Extremity Doppler Studies, and Stress Testing.
• Records procedure data in patients charts, EMR System, etc., and immediately informs physicians of life threatening test results.
• Performs cleaning, disinfecting, etc. of cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Performs related duties such as supply inventory, clerical duties, transporting patients to and from the department, satisfying telephone inquiries or routing inquiries to proper staff member, assisting cardiovascular staff, logging procedures for billing purposes and special assignments.
• Participates in preparation/presentation of monthly cardiovascular meetings and CQI program.
• Supervise and instruct students.
• Precepts new employees.
• Participates in CQI activities and evaluations.
• Enhances the practice of family centered care and provides individual customer focus and provides service recovery as needed.
• As a representative of the Center, demonstrates responsibility and accountability for enhancing positive interactions and diffusing negative situations.
• Participates in and fosters an approach to continuously improving quality through Six Sigma methodology that includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.
• Ensures patient rights are respected and protects patients privacy by adhering to HIPAA guidelines in the management of all patient information.
• Performs CPR as needed.
• Maintains a neat and safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The successful candidate will have to pass competencies for this position, including rhythm recognition.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors of Science degree in Vascular/Echocardiography from an accredited institution for cardiac ultrasound or on the job training with associates degree in Allied Health.
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International {CCI}, ARDMS registered cardiac sonographer or registry eligible, and CPR required.
• 1-2 years of experience as an echocardiography technician preferred, including 2-D echo with M-Mode, spectral, & color flow doppler, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography.

Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.