Echo Cardiographer Technician

Cardiovascular Technician

Under general supervision, performs vascular and echocardiography ultrasound examinations for patients. Participates in a variety of specialized technical evaluation procedures, including analyzing digitized electrocardiography (ECG) tapes, Holter monitoring, cardiac ultrasound and echocardiography, and generating quantitative arrhythmia reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs diagnostic cardiovascular and echocardiography ultrasound examinations according to department procedures
• Locates and records internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs, and identifies any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition
• Performs imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations, including exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography
• Adjusts equipment and explains procedures to relax patient to eliminate test artifacts
• Monitors the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes
• Recognizes abnormal rhythms and immediately notifies physician. Evaluates test results for clarity and accuracy; reviews tests with peers
• Informs physicians of preliminary findings as requested, and according to department procedures
• Distributes completed test results to physicians and service providers
• Maintains patient charts, enters diagnosis and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and updates file systems for tests performed
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment and work space
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions and adjusts equipment or refers for repair
• Instructs patients in pretest preparation, answers questions and explains procedures
• Sets up patient room and maintains stock area for procedures including linens, electrodes, and cassette tapes; order supplies as necessary
• Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's degree or experience in a related field preferred and/or per state requirements
• One (1) year of experience as a Cardiovascular technician preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs