Echo Technician

MedElite Group, LLC.•New York, NY

4h•$60,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

MedElite is seeking a skilled and compassionate Echo Technician to perform echocardiograms for patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. The role assesses cardiac structure and function in a geriatric population and supports accurate diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. The technician performs transthoracic echocardiograms, obtains diagnostic images for cardiology providers, prepares patients and supports their comfort and safety, documents findings and procedures, and uploads studies to designated systems. The position also involves maintaining and troubleshooting ultrasound equipment, following infection-control, HIPAA, and facility policies, collaborating with clinical staff, and traveling to assigned facilities.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or a related field.
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or equivalent certification.
Prior experience performing echocardiograms.
Strong technical and diagnostic skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfort working with the geriatric population.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in accordance with established protocols.
Obtain high-quality diagnostic images for interpretation by cardiology providers.
Prepare patients for procedures and ensure their comfort and safety throughout testing.
Identify and document anatomical and functional cardiac findings.
Accurately document procedures and upload studies to designated systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot ultrasound equipment as needed.
Adhere to infection-control, HIPAA, and facility policies.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.
Travel to skilled nursing and long-term care facilities as assigned.