Echo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Echo Tech role involves performing all clinical aspects of diagnostic ultrasound testing, including various modes and techniques, and assisting with other Heart Station services. The technologist must prepare patients, document findings, report significant results to physicians, and potentially administer contrast agents. They also need to communicate effectively, maintain equipment, and perform clerical tasks related to echo studies.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years college with emphasis in medical sciences and mathematics.
• Meets minimum qualifications for eligibility for registration as an Echocardiographic Technician.
• Verifiable completion of 18 contact hours of in-service/continuing education in clinical Echocardiography
• Registered as a Echocardiographic Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required.

Nice To Haves

• Five years experience as Echocardiographic technologist
• Registered Echo technologist for minimum of two years

Responsibilities

• Performs all diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasound testing including M-Mode, two dimensional, color flow mapping, cardiac doppler, echo stress testing, transesophageal echo, stress testing, EKG, and Holter application.
• Prepares patient for ultrasound procedures
• Recognizes and promptly reports significant findings to physicians.
• Maintains echo equipment
• Maintains accurate log of echo procedures performed

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees