What are the responsibilities and job description for the Echo Tech - Full Time position at The Staff Pad?
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare provider in Helena, Montana, in their search for a skilled Echo Technologist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiac care in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you’re looking to advance your career in a dynamic setting while making a meaningful impact on patient lives, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
JOB SUMMARY (overview of job): Primary responsibility for performing quality echo cardiograms, assisting as necessary with EKG’s, applying Holter monitors, preparing and assisting with Exercise Stress Tests, Pharmacologic Stress Testing as necessary. Communicates continuously with physician about patient condition. Operates all equipment safely and correctly. Assists coworkers in maintenance of necessary PAR levels. Works with the department director in orientation of new employees, input for employee evaluations, development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the department. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities, assists with maintaining necessary quality reports. Understands and adheres to safety policies and procedures when working in radiation-controlled areas. Is reliable when on call to answer and be available in hospital within 30 minutes. Communicates respectfully and effectively with clinic and hospital staff. Must be flexible with hours and days off, to accommodate for call needs. Weekend rotation, 10-hour shifts, and holiday coverage may be required.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years' experience performing echocardiograms and stress testing preferred.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular technologies and/or 1-3 years' experience preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer within 6 months of employment. Current BCLS required.
JOB SUMMARY (overview of job): Primary responsibility for performing quality echo cardiograms, assisting as necessary with EKG’s, applying Holter monitors, preparing and assisting with Exercise Stress Tests, Pharmacologic Stress Testing as necessary. Communicates continuously with physician about patient condition. Operates all equipment safely and correctly. Assists coworkers in maintenance of necessary PAR levels. Works with the department director in orientation of new employees, input for employee evaluations, development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the department. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities, assists with maintaining necessary quality reports. Understands and adheres to safety policies and procedures when working in radiation-controlled areas. Is reliable when on call to answer and be available in hospital within 30 minutes. Communicates respectfully and effectively with clinic and hospital staff. Must be flexible with hours and days off, to accommodate for call needs. Weekend rotation, 10-hour shifts, and holiday coverage may be required.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years' experience performing echocardiograms and stress testing preferred.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of Cardiovascular technologies and/or 1-3 years' experience preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Cardiac Sonographer within 6 months of employment. Current BCLS required.