Our client, a large healthcare facility in the Boston, MA area, has a need for an Echo Tech to join their team.

$10,000 sign on bonus!

Under supervision, performs non-invasive diagnostic tests for cardiovascular diseases in order to support the goal of quality patient care. The Echocardiographer is responsible for preliminary echocardiographic measurements, summarizing diagnostic data and communicating information to manager or requesting physician. Performs a variety of technical duties using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment.

Position: Echocardiographer

Department: Heart Station

Schedule: Full Time 40 Weekly Hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of technical duties required in non-traumatic, non-invasive examinations using phono-apexcardiograms, imaging duplex and ultrasound equipment.
• Positions patients and operates equipment to produce the most reliable and informative data.
• Explains procedures to patients.
• Evaluates as recording occurs and performs complete analysis.
• Interprets exams and chart graphics as needed and processes hard copy results.
• Assists with managing the daily work-flow by performing portable exams.
• Performs advanced technical responsibilities, consistent with level of skills.
• Performs stress echo examinations.
• Performs dobutamine echo examinations.
• Performs vascular studies when needed.
• Performs Holter Monitor analysis for cardiac arrhythmias or abnormalities.
• Performs cardiac stress tests under direct physician supervision.
• Prepares the patient for stress test, including electrode placement. Explains and demonstrates stress test to patients.
• Observes patient; records and calculates all necessary parameters, and interprets Electrocardiogram tracing for diagnostic purposes.
• Prepares and maintains a record system for patient examination results.
• Provides guidance in performing echocardiograms to technicians, fellows and students.
• Provides guidance and direction to EKG Technicians in the absence of the Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Work requires knowledge of Cardiology, Medical Terminology, basic Physics, Biology and Anatomy in order to perform tests and interpret raw data.

Such knowledge is generally acquired through the completion of a two-year program in a related field of study (e.g., a cardio sonography technical training program).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Certification or eligibility for registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in echocardiography is strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Prefer at least one year of experience in echocardiography (not including as an intern) in a hospital facility.