Echocardiography Technician

Ellis Medicine • Schenectady, NY

9d • $36 - $54

About The Position

The Echocardiography Technician performs accurate adult echocardiographic exams, stress echos, and transesophageal ultrasound studies on inpatients and outpatients. The position requires initiative and judgment, utilizing ultrasound equipment for diagnostic purposes.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a Medical Science field— Required.
• Three (3) years' experience in ultrasound, or come from an accredited ultrasound school and be registered or registry eligible.— Required
• Obtain echo certification/registration within one year of employment.
• Must obtain the credits necessary to maintain their registry status.

Responsibilities

• Must work closely with the physicians and be able to detect abnormalities on the exams and report the findings to the nurse or physician as needed.
• Maintain department supplies and perform tasks necessary to insure performance of the ultrasound and work station equipment
• Ability to be on call periodically during the month to help insure 24/7 coverage.
• Retain statistics used for the monthly statistical reports.
• Work closely with students from ultrasound programs from various colleges to aid in their clinical instruction.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account-allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree