Echocardiographic Technician, Echocardiology - Specialty Bakersfield (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

7h • $45 - $62

About The Position

Performs ultrasound technical duties to image heart muscle and function, creating images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves, and vessels to assess heart function and support diagnosis. Collaborates closely with cardiologists by performing the technical aspects of examinations, evaluating findings, and reporting them to cardiologists. The role also prepares patients for imaging, performs echocardiography on treadmill patients, and maintains equipment, supplies, and patient records.

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, as a facility-specific requirement.
• Receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; some certifications will 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.
• Provide patient care, including preparing patients for sonographic imaging and giving instructions.
• 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.
• Keep job knowledge current through educational opportunities, professional publications, professional networks, and professional organizations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed