AdventHealth University

Registered Echocardiography Technologist

AdventHealth University$68K — $127K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate's degree preferred.
  • 1+ year experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) preferred.
  • Valid BLS certification required.
  • Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) or equivalent credentials required.
  • Strong verbal interpersonal skills and customer relations expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoots and resolves recording instrument malfunctions and patient issues.
  • Prioritizes clinical and administrative tasks independently and identifies improvements.
  • Documents patient test results in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Adjusts communication style based on patient and family needs.
  • Provides on-call coverage as per department policy and procedures.
  • Maintains and calibrates echocardiography equipment for proper functioning.
  • Conducts various specialized testing procedures as ordered by physicians.

Benefits

  • Participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
  • Access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to attend staff meetings to stay updated and maintain high skill levels.
Full Job Description
Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

9395 CROWN CREST BLVD

City:

PARKER

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80138

Job Description:

Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings. Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements. Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Adjusts approach based on patient and family understanding of test procedures and deals with various personality types, ages, and levels of consciousness. Provides on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and facility policy. Participates in CQI, in-services, ongoing education, and attends at least 80% of staff meetings to maintain high skill levels. Maintains and reviews equipment, ensuring proper function and calibration of machines. Performs accurate and thorough echocardiograms as ordered by physicians. Conducts specialized testing using computer-assisted devices, including TEE, Stress Echo, Pharmacological Stress Echo, EKGs, Treadmills, and Holter monitors. Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Organizational [Required]
  • Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
  • Customer Relations [Required]
  • Grammar/Spelling [Required]
  • Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
  • Follow verbal instructions [Required]
  • Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
  • Computer (visual) [Required]

Education:
  • High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
  • Associate's [Preferred]

Field of Study:
  • N/A

Work Experience:
  • 1+ experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) [Preferred]

Additional Information:
  • N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] AND
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) [Required] OR
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) [Required] OR
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required] OR
  • Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
  • Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2


Pay Range:

$32.85 - $61.10

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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