Echo Technician

About This Role

Perform a variety of echocardiography tests for patients in a clinical setting, utilizing expertise in cardiac anatomy and hemodynamics. Maintain a clean work area and accurate records while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Proficiently perform all aspects of an Echo Lab, including 2D Echo/Doppler/Color Flow, Stress Echo, and Contrast studies
• Provide professional quality technical care for clinic patients according to established guidelines
• Enter all necessary data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Be familiar with saving and retrieving images on a Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
• Recognize and report significant abnormal findings to the cardiologist
• Perform Doppler Echocardiography and Stress Echocardiography, checking images for contraindications for stress tests
• Maintain the testing area with necessary supplies, materials, and cleanliness
• Perform everyday duties to maintain the highest quality standards in the Echo Lab and cardiology department
• Possess knowledge of safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain and prepare records

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Minimum of 3 years of previous Echo Lab experience
• Knowledge of elementary electrocardiography
• Understanding of cardiac anatomy as recorded by M-mode, 2D echocardiography with all standard views
• Knowledge of cardiac hemodynamics as demonstrated by pulsed Doppler, continuous wave Doppler and Color flow imaging
• Familiarity with basic procedures and equipment for exercise electrocardiography
• Understanding of basic principles of digital echocardiography and quantitation
• Familiarity with contrast study procedures

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of at least 3 years of previous Echo Lab experience

Benefits