Echo Cardiographer Technician

Cardiovascular TechnicianUnder 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 proceduresLocates and records internal elements of the body, including blood vessels and organs, and identifies any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant conditionPerforms imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations, including exercise tolerance tests, Holter monitoring, event recorders, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiographyAdjusts equipment and explains procedures to relax patient to eliminate test artifactsMonitors the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changesRecognizes abnormal rhythms and immediately notifies physician. Evaluates test results for clarity and accuracy; reviews tests with peersInforms physicians of preliminary findings as requested, and according to department proceduresDistributes completed test results to physicians and service providersMaintains patient charts, enters diagnosis and billing codes, logs data into patient information systems, and updates file systems for tests performedCleans and sterilizes equipment and work spaceRecognizes equipment malfunctions and adjusts equipment or refers for repairInstructs patients in pretest preparation, answers questions and explains proceduresSets up patient room and maintains stock area for procedures including linens, electrodes, and cassette tapes; order supplies as necessaryAdheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:Associate's degree or experience in a related field preferred and/or per state requirementsOne (1) year of experience as a Cardiovascular technician preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirementsAbility 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 requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs