Echo Vascular Technologist

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Echo Tech/Sonographer you will perform diagnostic echocardiography procedures to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular conditions.

Every day you will operate ultrasound equipment to capture high-quality cardiac images and data ensuring patient comfort and performing a range of echocardiographic studies.

To be successful you will possess a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy proficient technical skills and effective communication abilities to provide exceptional diagnostic services.

• Produce two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings and Doppler flow analyses of heart and related structures using ultrasound equipment for use by physician in diagnosis of heart disease and study of heart.
• Calculate measure and document appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians.
• Perform diagnostic carotid arterials and venous studies of upper and lower extremities and venous studies of patients with suspected peripheral vascular disease by following ICAVL guidelines.
• Explain procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxieties of patient.
• Review test results with interpreting physician.
• Communicate with physicians managers and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patients clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Other
• Successfully passed the Echocardiography Registry Exam
• 1 year related experience in an Echo/Vascular Laboratory
• Basic Life Support - CPR within 14 - days
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer CCI upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echo upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Fetal Echo upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer upon hire or
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Fetal Echo upon hire

Where Youll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Required Experience:

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