Position OverviewUnited Health Services (UHS) Chenango Memorial Hospital is seeking an Echo Tech to join our dedicated cardiology team. Under the guidance of the Medical Director of Cardiology and in a collaborative team environment, this role is responsible for performing cardiac diagnostic tests for both in-patient and out-patient care. Your expertise will directly support physicians in diagnosing and treating heart conditions, helping deliver timely, life-changing care.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:UHS Cardiology Norwich
Primary Work Shift:Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Compensation Range:$31.15 - $46.72 per hour, depending on experience
Sign-on Incentives: Experienced candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.
Job Responsibilities:- Performs echocardiograms, exercise stress echocardiograms, and pharmacological stress echocardiograms
- Conducts routine stress tests, pharmacological stress tests, Holter monitor setups, and ECGs as needed
- Provides preliminary echocardiogram reports to the interpreting physician for review
- Reviews test orders for appropriate ICD-9 codes, logs procedures, and enters charges into the computer system
- Retrieves previous test results and images for comparison purposes
- Processes ECGs by pulling prior tracings, entering charges, and updating the Muse system with physician corrections to automated interpretations
- Assists in preparing final reports by correcting typographical errors, copying, distributing, and filing finalized documents
- Answers phones and schedules diagnostic cardiac testing appointments
- Obtains continuing education credits to maintain credentialing and stay current with industry standards
Position Qualifications:Minimum Required:
- Graduate of an accredited program of Echocardiography or Cardiac Ultrasound or equivalent.
Preferred:
- One year experience in echocardiography.
License/CertificationMinimum Required:
- Registered Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography or equivalent.
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