(DAY SHIFT) Echo Tech or Echocardiographer or Echocardiography

Echo Tech Position

A 150-bed acute care community hospital is seeking a permanent, full-time Echo Tech for the DAY SHIFT (5x8s).

Job Summary:

• Performs cardiac ultrasound studies including 2D, M-Mode, pulsed and color flow, stress echo in a physician office or hospital setting.
• Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.
• Confirms all physician requests and evaluates patients’ clinical history for proper clinical indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.
• Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.
• Organizes three stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.
• Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.
• Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
• Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed.

Requirements:

• RDCS or RCS
• Echocardiography certificate or higher
• BLS