Registered Echo Tech/PRN-Days/Atrium Medical Center

Premier Health • Middletown, OH

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About The Position

The Echo Tech independently performs diagnostic cardiac echocardiology procedures using proper techniques and protocols. The position works within the employee’s scope of practice and registry requirements when operating equipment, coordinates patient flow and Cardiopulmonary Department activities, and exercises professional judgment to keep equipment in good working condition. The Echo Tech may perform other cardiology procedures in other modalities based on departmental needs and may have on-call responsibilities. The role serves pediatric/adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Allied Health, with a major in Ultrasound/Sonographer.
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• CPR certification.
• Proficiency in performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Proficiency in Cardiology Information Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of clinical experience in all facets of echocardiography and demonstrated appropriate competencies.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform diagnostic cardiac echocardiology procedures using proper techniques and protocols.
• Operate equipment within scope of practice and in accordance with registry requirements.
• Coordinate patient flow and Cardiopulmonary Department activities.
• Exercise professional judgment to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Perform other cardiology procedures in other modalities based on departmental needs.
• May fulfill on-call responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree