Echo Tech

Conifer Health Solutions • San Antonio, TX

14d

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

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

Nice To Haves

• 2 years
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees