Echocardiograph Tech

Sign‐on Incentives:

Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign‐on bonus of up to $10,000. Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs echocardiograms, exercise stress echocardiograms, and pharmacological stress echocardiograms
• Conducts routine stress tests, pharmacological stress tests, Holter monitor setups, and ECGs as needed
• Provides preliminary echocardiogram reports to the interpreting physician for review
• Reviews test orders for appropriate ICD‐9 codes, logs procedures, and enters charges into the computer system
• Retrieves previous test results and images for comparison purposes
• Processes ECGs by pulling prior tracings, entering charges, and updating the Muse system with physician corrections to automated interpretations
• Assists in preparing final reports by correcting typographical errors, copying, distributing, and filing finalized documents
• Answers phones and schedules diagnostic cardiac testing appointments
• Obtains continuing education credits to maintain credentialing and stay current with industry standards

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program of Echocardiography or Cardiac Ultrasound or equivalent.

Preferred:

• One year experience in echocardiography.

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography or equivalent.

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Work Environment

• Work performed in indoor climate controlled environments throughout the hospital.
• Work includes pushing ultrasound and ECG equipment within the hospital, transporting patients in wheelchairs or on stretchers, and positioning patients for studies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4.

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