Job Title: Echocardiogram Technician Registered
We are seeking a skilled and experienced
Echocardiogram Technician to join our team.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will possess considerable technical ability, experience, and judgment to perform cardiovascular ultrasound and evaluate the quality of data for Cardiologist interpretation.
Responsibilities:
- Meet expectations of applicable competencies: leadership, collaboration, and patient care.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
- Perform diagnostic exams, including echocardiography, TEE, Holter monitoring 2D/M-Mode, and color Doppler.
- Capture images of patients' hearts to assess structure and function.
- Prepare patients for exams by explaining procedures, positioning them, and applying ultrasound gel.
- Maintain equipment by ensuring proper functioning of ultrasound machines and probes through cleaning, disinfection, and reporting malfunctions.
- Document patient information by recording exam details, measurements, and observations for physician interpretation.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams by assisting physicians and nurses in performing echocardiograms and discussing findings to contribute to patient care plans.
Requirements:
Education/Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- 1 year of experience in cardiac ultrasound preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (DCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) through ARDMS or CCI.
- BLS certification required.
Work Type:
Full-time position available.