Echocardiography Technician- 32 hours/week - Appleton Clinic
About The Position
The Echocardiography Technician reports administratively to the Herma Heart Echocardiography Technician Supervisor and works under the technical direction of a cardiologist. The technician performs non-invasive cardiac studies according to established procedures, operates echocardiography diagnostic equipment, and maintains the echocardiography laboratory. The position serves patients across developmental stages, from neonates through adults. The technician performs basic transthoracic echocardiograms using B-mode and Doppler, explains procedures to patients and parents, prepares preliminary reports for cardiologist interpretation, and reviews studies with cardiologists. The technician also maintains equipment and records, completes billing processes in EPIC, and develops analytical skills to perform studies that help cardiologists identify cardiac pathology. Alongside a Level II echo technician, the technician tracks progress in congenital heart echocardiography and competencies in preparation for board certification.
Requirements
- High school education plus two years of advanced education in echocardiography.
- Registration as a Pediatric ECHO Technician within two years of hire, if not registered before hire.
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
- One of the following credentials: ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or RCS Registered Cardiac Sonographer; the posting also lists N/A among the alternatives.
- Analytical skills to perform basic diagnostic echocardiography studies demonstrating underlying cardiac pathology for cardiologist interpretation, with skills expected to progress within two years to identifying all congenital heart disease anatomy.
- Attention to detail to help avoid danger to patients.
- Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, families, patients, and students.
- Ability to elicit cooperation from children to complete studies.
- Ability to push equipment weighing 300–400 pounds through the hospital.
Nice To Haves
- Previous echocardiographic experience in a pediatric setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform non-invasive cardiac studies according to procedures under the technical direction of a cardiologist.
- Operate echocardiographic equipment to produce diagnostic studies, including basic transthoracic echo using B-mode and Doppler, including color.
- Explain the echocardiography procedure to patients and parents as needed.
- Prepare preliminary echocardiography reports for cardiologist interpretation and review studies with cardiologists.
- Maintain the laboratory and equipment in clean, properly working condition.
- Record pertinent patient information in echo logbooks and complete patient billing using EPIC.
- Develop analytical skills and the ability to independently and accurately perform diagnostic echocardiography studies, progressing toward identifying congenital heart disease anatomy within two years of hire.
- Work with the mentoring Level II echo technician to maintain a log of congenital heart echo progression, demonstrate competencies, and train for board certification.
- Provide care appropriate to the patient population and applicable policies and procedures.
- Meet the needs of patients across developmental stages, including neonatal, infant, toddler, preschool, school-age, adolescent, and adult patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
