Registered Echo Technician

Cleveland Clinic

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Echocardiograph technicians are a very specific kind of diagnostic medical sonographer dealing with the heart. Echo technicians use ultrasound devices and other imaging tools that use sound waves to create images of the heart. They inspect the chambers and walls of the heart as well as the valves. An echocardiogram can be administered externally on a patient's chest but can also be conducted by placing a tube down a patient's esophagus to get closer to the heart internally. This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days + on-call shifts between 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with weekend requirements.

Requirements

• Graduate from a two-year Cardiovascular Technology program
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registry status from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other caregivers
• Ability to empathize with patients and families

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience in echo and vascular ultrasound OR completed a clinical externship with Cleveland Clinic

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms, stress tests, stress echoes and Dobutamine stress echo.
• Assist cardiologist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Consult with cardiologists for interpretation of test results.
• Maintain records of testing documentation.
• Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
• Provide training and acts as a resource for echocardiogram students, residents, and physicians.
• Provide testing for add-on emergency patients.
• Always maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files, including products and service quotes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees