Echocardiographic Technician - Full Time, Day Shift
About The Position
Adventist Health and Rideout is a healthcare provider serving Yuba-Sutter County and surrounding communities. The Echocardiographic Technician performs ultrasound technical duties to image the heart muscle and its functions, including the heart, chambers, valves, and vessels, to help assess cardiac function and diagnose conditions. The technician works closely with cardiologists, performs the technical aspects of examinations, evaluates findings, and reports them to cardiologists. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, performing echocardiography—including on treadmill patients—and maintaining relevant equipment, supplies, schedules, records, and patient information. The technician keeps professional knowledge current, protects confidential information, and performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or CCI.
- CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy (facility-specific requirement).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; some certifications require a bachelor’s degree.
- Echocardiography (ECG) certification.
Responsibilities
- Set up ultrasound equipment, attach electrodes to the patient’s chest and equipment, and document cardiac data and measurements.
- Prepare patients by positioning them, applying gel, attaching electrodes, verifying wave signals, and recording images.
- Interview patients and review medical records to adapt sonographic techniques.
- Prepare patients for sonographic imaging, provide instructions, and provide patient care.
- Perform echocardiography on treadmill patients to assess heart functions.
- Maintain equipment and inventories, restock supplies, review patient schedules, set up recording equipment, and enter patient information into appropriate systems.
- Maintain current job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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