What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECHO Technologist - Cardiology position at Health Here?
Role Overview: The Echo Technologist oversees technical procedures, patient care, and workflow in the echocardiography laboratory.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic tests, including exercise stress, dobutamine stress, pediatric, transesophageal, and other echo exams.
- Ensure high-quality imaging by critiquing positioning, technical factors, and alignment.
- Review patient data for accuracy and completeness; accurately document studies and charges.
- Administer contrast when appropriate and document procedures thoroughly.
- Assist physicians and sonographers, and cross-train in other CV services.
- Participate in call rotations, providing compassionate care and maintaining timely, quality studies.
- Seek ongoing knowledge and skills improvement in echocardiography techniques.
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with CCI.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Associate's Degree in Sonography or equivalent work experience.
- Strong technical skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and compassionate patient care.