Echo Technician

Tyvan LLC•Apex, NC

About The Position

The Echo Technician, also described as a Cardiology Technician (Echo Tech), performs non-invasive cardiology procedures and supports high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information. Procedures include echocardiograms, carotid ultrasounds, lower-extremity arterial studies, venous reflux studies, aorta duplex scans, stress echocardiograms, bubble studies, and Holter monitoring. The technician prepares paperwork and records, processes, and accurately presents study data—including subjective findings—for physician interpretation, reviewing findings with physicians as needed. The role also includes processing billing and reports and scheduling procedures to support efficient service to patients and physicians. The technician must remain vigilant and focused while multitasking in a busy environment and handle stressful situations calmly and professionally. Physical demands include frequent movement and handling or lifting items, as well as occasional climbing, kneeling, crouching, and exposure to noise or high-pitched noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of an accredited ultrasound technology program or hold an allied health degree, with previous on-the-job training and experience.
Obtain ARDMS registration or RCS credentialing within six months of employment.
Current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course, such as an American Heart Association or American Red Cross course; the course must include a manikin check-off.
Ability to remain vigilant and focused while multitasking in a busy environment and to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent bending, squatting, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying, and occasional climbing, kneeling, and crouching.

Nice To Haves

Two years of adult echocardiography experience with Doppler and Color Flow.
At least one year of experience as a Cardiology technologist.
ARDMS registration or RCS credentialing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform echocardiograms and bubble studies, recording and processing the data required for complete studies and reviewing findings with physicians as needed.
Perform carotid ultrasound studies and record and process required study data accurately.
Perform lower-extremity arterial studies and record and process required study data accurately.
Perform aorta duplex scans and record and process required study data accurately.
Conduct stress echocardiograms, including attaching electrodes, confirming signed consent, recording EKGs, and processing study data.
Attach electrodes and a digital recorder to patients for 24- or 48-hour Holter EKG monitoring.
Perform venous reflux studies and record and process required study data accurately.
Prepare paperwork and process data accurately and promptly for physician interpretation in accordance with departmental policy.
Process billing and interpret reports accurately according to policy and procedure.
Schedule procedures to ensure efficient service to patients and physicians.