Echo Tech
About The Position
The Echo Technologist performs diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. The role ensures patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification before procedures and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide diagnostic imaging and reports that support patient care. The technologist performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings; acquires Stress Echo and Dobutamine images; and assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs). The role also prepares and maintains equipment and work areas, documents preliminary reports and patient information in the electronic medical record, verifies patient identity, orders, and consents, and communicates patient conditions or changes to healthcare teams and reading cardiologists. The technologist adapts imaging techniques to patients’ age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs, maintains reliable attendance, complies with policies and standards, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography.
- Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques.
- Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively while following infection control and patient safety protocols.
- Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.
- RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer), or graduation from a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE, or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography, diagnostic cardiac sonography, or vascular technology.
- BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification within the first 7 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) certification.
- RCS (Registered Cardiac Sonographer) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, in accordance with departmental standards and physician guidelines.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, including appropriate positioning and monitoring.
- Acquire quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images in accordance with benchmark standards, obtaining post-exercise images within 60 seconds or less.
- Assist physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), supporting optimal imaging and patient safety.
- Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas so they are organized and available for patient care.
- Accurately document preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the EMR while maintaining confidentiality.
- Verify patient identity, orders, and consents before procedures, following patient safety protocols.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate patient conditions or changes during procedures to support timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.
- Demonstrate competency in age-specific care and adapt imaging techniques to patients’ physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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