Echocardiography Technician - FT Atrium Health Navicent
About The Position
The Echocardiography Technician will provide quality patient care by actively engaging in performance improvement and quality initiatives, supporting utilization review, and evaluating new products to enhance patient care outcomes. The role involves direct patient care, following established protocols for safe and effective treatment, maintaining accurate patient records, adhering to infection control standards, and providing age-appropriate care. Indirect patient care includes keeping procedure areas clean and organized, handling biohazard materials safely, and reporting equipment issues. The technician is also responsible for continuing education, completing competency checklists, and seeking guidance when needed.
Requirements
- Must be registered or registry-eligible in Adult Echocardiography through the ARDMS or CCI, with certification obtained within one year.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Graduate of a program accredited by the CAAHEP, OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience performing echocardiograms, OR Four years of on-the-job training and experience working as an echocardiographer.
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, including congenital and acquired heart conditions.
- Proficiency in echocardiographic techniques, including 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
- Understanding of ultrasound physics and equipment operation.
- Ability to obtain and interpret diagnostic-quality images independently.
- Skill in patient care and communication, including positioning and explaining procedures.
- Familiarity with clinical documentation standards and use of electronic medical records (EMR).
- Ability to follow protocols and safety procedures, including infection control.
- Physical ability to assist patients and stand for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Actively engages in performance improvement and quality initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
- Supports utilization review and new product evaluations to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Follows established protocols and collaborative care guidelines to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Maintains accurate patient records and adheres to infection control standards.
- Provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Keeps procedure areas clean and organized, ensuring readiness for fluctuating patient volumes.
- Handles biohazard materials safely and reports equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly.
- Maintains effective communication tools and adapts to changing departmental needs with efficiency.
- Completes required competency checklists within designated timeframes, including age-specific training.
- Seek guidance when needed and escalates complex issues appropriately to ensure continuous learning and safe practice.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
