Full Job Description
Echo Cardiographics Tech
A Brief Overview
Echo Technicians produce images through the use of high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) and other noninvasive echocardiography testing equipment. To provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to a particular patient population, these procedures require specialized knowledge and skills. Technicians are required to be able to perform specific technical duties related to echocardiography testing including TTE,TEE, & Stress echocardiograms
What you will do
• Identify patients using a patient wristband and written requisition
• Verbally explains exam to patients prior to beginning the procedure
• Performs transthoracic echocardiograms in accordance with departmental protocol
• Proficient in transesophageal echocardiograms and stress echocardiograms
• Knowledgeable in anatomy and cardiac pathology
• Analyze images, data, and patient information for the physician to interpret in the reporting system
• Notify the physician or appropriate clinical staff immediately if abnormal heart rhythms are detected
• Observe strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
• Maintain cardiology equipment in cleaning working conditions
• Verbally communicate any equipment malfunction to the Cardiology supervisor & notify Clinical Engineering by placing a service call
• Assist with training new personnel when applicable
• IV Certification required to independently perform contrast studies. (Will train on site)
• Available to be part of on-call rotation if necessary
• Perform any related duties as assigned
Education Qualifications
• High School Diploma Or equivalent required
Experience Qualifications
• 1-3 years Minimum 1 year similar experience required
Licenses and Certifications
• (CV) - ARDMS or ARRT - Cardiovascular upon hire required or
• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer upon hire required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association upon hire required
At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck-we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $35.00/hour - $43.75/hour