ECHO TECHNICIAN REGISTERED

Cleveland Clinic • Stuart, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Echo Technician performs all aspects of echocardiographic ultrasound testing at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health's Martin Hospital South in Stuart. The role includes performing echocardiograms and several types of stress testing, assisting cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms, and consulting with cardiologists about test-result interpretation. The technician maintains testing records and documentation, records patient charge requisitions with appropriate ICD9 codes, and provides testing for emergency add-on patients. The role also includes training and serving as a resource for echocardiogram students, residents, and physicians, maintaining documentation and files, and performing other assigned duties.

The position requires a two-year cardiovascular technologist program and an active RDCS or RCS credential, as well as current BLS certification. The work involves interaction with patients and care teams, probe and equipment positioning, interpreting computer screens and VCR recordings, and responding appropriately in stressful emergency situations. Physical duties include moderate lifting and positioning of patients and moderate pushing and pulling of equipment. The work environment is fully air-conditioned, with moderate risk of exposure to blood or airborne pathogens; required personal protective equipment is used in accordance with Standard Precautions.

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year cardiovascular technologist program.
• Active Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registry status from ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential from CCI.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare workers.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families.
• Good hand coordination for positioning the probe and equipment.
• Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results.
• Use good judgment in stressful emergency situations.
• Adequate mathematics skills to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to perform moderate lifting and patient positioning, and moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in echocardiography and vascular ultrasound is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms, stress tests, stress echocardiograms, and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms.
• Assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Consult with cardiologists regarding interpretation of test results.
• Maintain testing records and documentation.
• Provide a daily account of patient charge requisitions with appropriate ICD9 codes.
• Train and serve as a resource for echocardiogram students, residents, and physicians.
• Provide testing for add-on emergency patients.
• Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files, including products and service quotes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree