Echo Tech Registered

White-Wilson Medical Center,P.A. • Fort Walton Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography and all other Cardiopulmonary testing procedures as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certificate from Diagnostic Medical Sonographer School.
• Current ARDMS Certification.
• Current American Heart Association recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum one-year experience in diagnostic sonography/echocardiography.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for examinations by checking equipment, taking inventory of supplies, replenishing stock as needed, reviewing physician orders and patient schedules, readying recording equipment and inputting patient information.
• Manages patient stress by patiently explaining exam procedures, answering questions and providing ambulatory assistance.
• Positions patients, applies medical gels and electrodes, connects and adjusts equipment and verifies wave signals.
• Records examination details by printing data and graphics, producing measurements of heart wall, chamber size, and blood flow direction and velocity and comparing measurements to established norms.
• Observes all safety policies and protocols for patient protection.
• Maintains close communication with the Cardiologist.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology in relation to diagnostic echocardiography.
• Keeps abreast of current and new procedures and equipment, updates department procedures as required to maintain a high standard of efficiency and quality.
• Creates preliminary reports on reporting system.
• Responsible for assuring the performance of preventative maintenance checks and repairs
• Consistently displays a positive attitude and a personal commitment to excellence.
• Attends all department meetings and clinic required meetings.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED