Echocardiographic Technician, Full Time, Day Shift
About The Position
The Echocardiographic Technician performs ultrasound technical duties to image heart muscle and functions. The technician creates images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves, and vessels to assess cardiac function and support diagnosis. Working closely with cardiologists, the technician performs the technical aspects of examinations, evaluates findings, and reports them to cardiologists. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, collecting and documenting cardiac data and measurements, performing echocardiography on treadmill patients, maintaining equipment and supplies, and keeping patient information confidential. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Requirements
- Currently certified, or eligible to be certified, as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) through ARDMS or CCI.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; some certifications will require a bachelor’s degree.
- Echocardiography (ECG) certification.
Responsibilities
- Set up ultrasound equipment and recording equipment; attach electrodes to the patient 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, and enter patient information into appropriate systems.
- Keep job knowledge current through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations.
- 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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