Echo Technician

Echo Technician

Company: St Anthony Community Hospital

City/State: Warwick, NY

Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical

Department: Cardiac Rehab

Union: YES

Union Name: 1199W

Position: Per Diem

Hours: variable

Shift: Per Diem

Req #: 12794

Posted Date: Aug 21, 2026

Hiring Range: $42.44

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Job Details:

The Echo Technician (Cardiac Rehab) provides patient care and performs special procedures related to cardiac testing for diagnosing heart disease and disorders; operates echocardiology equipment and conducts echocardiac examinations to monitor the movement, sound, and activity of the heart. The Echocardiology Technician (Cardiac Rehab) annotates patient records, maintains adequate supplies and acts as liaison with the biomedical engineering staff for maintenance and repair of specialized equipment.

Responsibilities:

Prepares patients for echocardiography testing. Prepares patient prior to procedure including: attachment of EKG to patient, perform skin prep according to protocol. Operates echocardiography equipment to record ultrasound from the heart walls, valves and support structures. Records all test results to ensure diagnosis of structure and valve abnormalities and plural and pericardial effusions. Develops, cuts and mounts echocardiography results. Conducts stress tests using accepted procedures and monitors and results. Records all results and prepares appropriate patient reports. Demonstrates ability to analyze echocardiograms, recognizes and reports any abnormalities to cardiologist. Monitors equipment during procedures including equipment used, procedures performed, etc. Ensures an adequate store of supplies used in the non-invasive laboratory. Informs biomedical engineering staff of equipment failure and conducts follow-up on maintenance and repairs. Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required. Scans items in and out of automated inventory management system. Completes procedural reports using DMS reporting system entering specific details according to each procedure and physician preference. Assists in the removal of procedural sheaths for the patient after the procedure according to protocol. Instructs and communicates with the patient's family or representatives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Clinical experience performing transthoracic echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms. RDCS or RCS registration required; BLS required. Must maintain associated Continuing Medical Education credits. Must be able to work independently Must be able to provide weekend/holiday call as scheduled If applicable.

Education:

Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited cardiovascular sonography program

Other:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

St Anthony Community Hospital

For over 75 years, St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY, has been serving the residents of Orange County, NY, and New Jersey’s Sussex and Passaic counties with outstanding and compassionate care. The 60-bed hospital has been a primary resource for emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological, and acute-care services. Also on campus is Schervier Pavilion, a 120-bed skilled-nursing facility dedicated to the highest standard of healthcare excellence.

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