Echo Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • San Antonio, TX

22h

About The Position

Performs and monitors echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound) procedures. Calculates, measures, and documents appropriate values on the tests performed for review and interpretation by physicians. Communicates with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical conditions while undergoing echocardiogram.

Requirements

• Education Required: Graduate of accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography School/Associate Degree
• Experience Required: 6 months in clinical setting
• Certifications Required: Registry eligible and BLS.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: 2 years
• Preferred: RDMS or RDCS

Responsibilities

• Performs Echocardiograms using a departmental protocol for obtaining images.
• Assists with TEE’s and stress testing, providing images that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately.
• Identifies problems & implements appropriate interventions, including reporting critical values.
• Sets priorities for completion of studies based on acuity, patient preference and/or the coordination of care with nursing and other ancillary services.
• Provides EKG and Holter Services when Echo workload permits.
• Obtains EKGs that reflect appropriate lead placement, minimal artifact, and correct patient information.
• Set’s up and scans Holter Monitors, providing tracings that support the physician’s ability to diagnose patients appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree