Echo Tech/Full-Time-Days/ Upper Valley Medical Center

Premier Health • Troy, OH

4h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, the Registered Echocardiography Technologist performs adult echocardiography procedures, including echocardiograms, 2D studies, stress echoes, contrast studies, flow studies, and TEEs. The technologist helps oversee day-to-day operations of the Echocardiography area, recognizes visualized anatomical structures, and exercises professional demeanor and judgment. The role also prepares studies and uploads them to the PACS system for physicians to read.

The technologist must communicate effectively with staff, families, physicians, and patients, including explaining procedures and gaining patient cooperation when tests are stressful. Diagnostic quality of the ECHO is a major emphasis. The role also involves building trust and credibility with physician customers and responding to their needs.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Registered through the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology or as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer.
• Completed registry exams through the National Board of Cardiovascular Technology, the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), or Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) as an RCS.
• Obtain CPR certification within 90 days from the date in position.
• Six to 12 months of clinical experience and demonstrated appropriate competencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with staff, families, and physicians.
• Good interpersonal relations skills to motivate patients and gain their cooperation.
• Extensive knowledge of cardiodiagnostic procedures to explain tests thoroughly to patients.
• Ability to interact with physicians and develop trust and credibility while responding to customer needs.
• High level of personal ownership in the organization's future success.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult echocardiography procedures, including echocardiograms, 2D studies, stress echoes, contrast studies, flow studies, and TEEs.
• Help oversee day-to-day operations of the Echocardiography area.
• Recognize anatomical structures visualized during procedures and exercise professional demeanor and judgment.
• Prepare studies and upload them to the PACS system for physicians to read.
• Explain tests to patients and gain their cooperation, including under stressful conditions.
• Interact with physicians and develop trust and credibility while responding to customer needs.

What This Job Offers

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