Registered Echo Technologist - $20K BONUS - Full Time

Job Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors of Science degree in Vascular/Echocardiography from an accredited institution for cardiac ultrasound or on the job training with associates degree in Allied Health.
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International {CCI}, ARDMS registered cardiac sonographer or registry eligible, and CPR required.
• 1-2 years of experience as an echocardiography technician preferred, including 2-D echo with M-Mode, spectral, & color flow doppler, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography.

Job Description:

The Registered Echo Technologist performs and assists with cardiovascular procedures ordered by physicians to assist in the diagnosis of patients. Performs a wide variety of related duties as assigned, including assisting the physician and staff with other non-invasive cardiopulmonary procedures.

• Performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data for diagnosis. Also performs stress echos, transesophageal echo, 2-D echo with M-mode, color flow, and cardiac doppler.
• Performs cardiovascular diagnostic tests appropriate to particular licensure to include: EKGs, Event Monitor applications, Cardiac Monitor applications, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lower Extremity Doppler Studies, and Stress Testing.
• Records procedure data in patients charts, EMR System, etc., and immediately informs physicians of life threatening test results.
• Performs cleaning, disinfecting, etc. of cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Performs related duties such as supply inventory, clerical duties, transporting patients to and from the department, satisfying telephone inquiries or routing inquiries to proper staff member, assisting cardiovascular staff, logging procedures for billing purposes and special assignments.
• Participates in preparation/presentation of monthly cardiovascular meetings and CQI program.