ECHO Technician

This job provides individualized, direct patient care for assigned patients by performing a variety of sonographic procedures and tests, including, but not limited to, electrocardiograms and associated stress tests, echocardiograms (2D/M-Mode, Doppler, and Color Flow imaging), Exercise Stress Echo, and Dobutamine Stress Echo. Compiles history and diagnostic information from the examination and presents the preliminary sonographic findings. Provides the highest-quality, personalized patient care and maintains positive working relationships with the health care team.

Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience
Required - 2 years of experience in cardiac ultrasound.

Credentialing:

Required - Active RDCS registry through ARDMS Credentialing Agency

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.

Ability to preliminarily identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.

Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.

Ability to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient's age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs, and other special considerations.

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.

Practical verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure.

Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to be self-directed and function without direct supervision.

Ability and willingness to have and maintain flexibility in work duties and hours (may require flexible schedule such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.).

Prepares, instructs, and educates patients on procedures.

Performs diagnostic procedures.

Documents and keeps records.

Prepares work area.

Effectively plans, organizes, and displays sound judgment and decision-making.

Maintains professional development and required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training, and credentials.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respecting privacy, method of introducing the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, as well as patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demands exceed those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to infectious diseases.

Because the incumbent works in a healthcare setting, there may be an occupational risk of exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk of exposure may increase depending on the role's essential job duties.