Echo Cardiography Technologist Jobs

Job Title: Echocardiogram Technician (TP) Company: Saint Barnabas Health Care System Location: Belleville, NJ Description: The Echocardiogram Technician performs technical procedures such as Adult, Peds, Fetal Echos with the use of an Echocardiogram machine, to obtain ultrasound images to aid in diagnoses of cardiac disease. The Technician also performs advance testing such as Stress Echocardiograms and assists the cardiologists in Trans-Esophageal Echocardiograms, Also performs services as needed such as Stress Testing, EKG, 24 hour holter monitoring placement and scanning. High school diploma or equivalent. Certificate from an approved school for diagnostic ultrasound.One year previous cardiac ultrasound in a hospital setting preferred. Stress echo and T.E.E. experience preferred.

Job Title: Lead Echo Technician #1041615 Company: Location: San Jose, CA Description: With six centers of excellence, including emergency and trauma, Regional Medical Center is known for its JCAHO-certified Primary Stroke Center and delivering superior care across our cardiovascular, women and children´s health, neurosciences, cancer care and medical and surgical services. We are currently seeking a full-time Lead Echo Technician to perform ultrasound procedures, completing all measurements on ultrasound studies and reporting findings to physicians.Qualified candidates must possess:-Cardiac Ultrasound Certification-National Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification-Basic Life Support Certification-A minimum of one year experience-Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology-Knowledge of ultrasound techniques, procedures, equipment and terminology-Ability to analyze findings and suggest interpretations to attending physician-Superior skills in all areas of cardiac ultrasound-Word Processing/Computer and Transcription skills-Strong interpersonal and communication skillsThis is an exceptional opportunity in an incredible location! Choose a quiet mountain-top cabin in the Santa Cruz foothills, a sleek downtown loft in the heart of Silicon Valley or a family-friendly neighborhood with progressive local schools. Skiing, surfing, beachcombing and a vibrant arts community are waiting for you. Beyond an outstanding compensation package, we help you achieve your professional goals every day.

Job Title: Echocardiography Technologist III - Echo Lab Company: Vanderbilt University Location: Nashville, TN Description: Acquires echocardiographic data using transthoracic transducer acquisition with the patient at rest under the supervision and/or direction of a physician Work includes morphologic imaging, assessment of myocardial function, recording of hemodynamic parameters, visualization of blood flow. Independently performs stress echocardiographic testing. Performs contrast imaging under the direction of a cardiologist. Engages in teaching others echocardiographic skills. Basic Requirements: This position requires a high school diploma or GED and 8 years experience. License Required: Reg Diag. Med. Sonographer   Additional Information:  This is a full-time position; 32 hours per week; shift:8:30a-5:00p Education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide documentation or contact information. All interested candidates are subject to a criminal background check. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property.

Job Title: Echocardiographer PRN (Imaging Ultrasonography Company: HealthONE Location: Denver, CO Description: Echocardiographer PRN (Imaging Ultrasonography Spec) (NSMC) Job Primary Location: Colorado-Denver Metro-North Suburban Medical CenterJob: Allied HealthSchedule: Per Diem/PRNDescription: Position Summary: This position supports the mission of North Suburban Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Operates an echocardiography machine to record and assess wall motion, valvular function, and kinesis of the heart, for use in the diagnosis of cardiac disorders and valvular disorders. Assists with Stress Testing and other non-invasive cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing procedures upon the request of the physician and according to departmental demands. Other ancillary duties related to the position may include, but are not limited to, participation in Quality assurance projects related to departmental activities, inventory and stocking of supplies in the various locations that testing is performed in, entering patient data and charges daily upon completion of the test, preparing exercise data and related paperwork for physician interpretation and processing. Position requires taking call to cover times not regularly staffed by the department ensuring 24 hour a day echo coverage. North Suburban Medical Center expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community. The intent of these values is to assure that North Suburban Medical Center creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality. Position Summary: This position supports the mission of North Suburban Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Operates an echocardiography machine to record and assess wall motion, valvular function, and kinesis of the heart, for use in the diagnosis of cardiac disorders and valvular disorders. Assists with Stress Testing and other non-invasive cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing procedures upon the request of the physician and according to departmental demands. Other ancillary duties related to the position may include, but are not limited to, participation in Quality assurance projects related to departmental activities, inventory and stocking of supplies in the various locations that testing is performed in, entering patient data and charges daily upon completion of the test, preparing exercise data and related paperwork for physician interpretation and processing. Position requires taking call to cover times not regularly staffed by the department ensuring 24 hour a day echo coverage. North Suburban Medical Center expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community. The intent of these values is to assure that North Suburban Medical Center creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality.

Job Title: Echocardiography Technologist - Aurora Medical Center Summit Company: Aurora Healthcare Location: Summit, WI Description: Imagine yourself… Being responsible for knowledge and use of complex ultrasonic principles, oscilloscopic instrumentation and Doppler echocardiographic technique.Obtaining and recording complete M mode and 2 D, doppler and color flow doppler and making the necessary measurements required for the interpretation. The necessary measurements include the muscle wall thickness, diameter of chambers, volume of chambers, valve areas, blood flow velocity and direction.Obtaining appropriate clinical history from the patient as well as cardiac related physical findings and pertinent laboratory data in order to adapt the imaging techniques to obtain comprehensive and diagnostic echocardiograms to alleviate the probability of erroneous clinical interpretation of the echocardiogram.Performing Stress Echo procedures with assistance as needed.

Job Title: ECHO TECH I / 40 HOURS / DAYS - BWH ECHOCARDIOLOGY LAB Company: Brigham and Womens Hospital Location: Boston, MA Description: Responsibilities GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Under the supervision of the Chief Sonographer and Medical Director this position is responsible for independently performing 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler echo cardiograms of the heart. Also responsible to assist in the inventory of supplies and equipment maintenance. Job requires a high level of knowledge to read and interpret test results, especially those which are abnormal or atypical. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 1.Performs 2-dimensional, color Doppler and Doppler of the heart echocardiograms. Must be proficient and knowledgeable in non-imaging continuous Doppler to perform effective results for diagnosing and imaging Aortic stenosis and Tricuspid regurgitation 2.Must have the ability to interpret test results and to notify referring physician or house officer of a preliminary report. 3.Assists in the scheduling of cardiac ultrasound procedures for inpatients and out patients, when there is a question of whether there is availability when the schedule is booked. 4.Responsible for inventory of supplies in the Echo Lab 5.Responsible for the daily cleansing of the transesophageal probe with approved hospital disinfectant and following Infection Control guidelines. 6.Maintains all echo equipment to solve minor operating problems. Difficult or complex problems are referred to the echo supervisor. 7.Reviews the patients chart to obtain pertinent clinical history in order to perform test and to accurately interpret and perform cardiac examination. 8.Explains procedure to the patient and positions patient for the cardiac ultrasound examination. 9.Performs several portable studies a day requiring mobilization of the equipment by the technician. 10.Records and reviews test results for accuracy and prepares test reports, utilize ancillary devices ( video recorder and transducer) to obtain a permanent record of the cardiac examination. 11.Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting out test results. 12.Maintains testing rooms in clean and orderly condition which includes disposing of soiled linen, stocking necessary supplies and so forth. Cleans equipment such as patient cable, transducer, and ultrasound machine. 13.Keeps current regarding development in technical instrumentation to trends and techniques in cardiac ultrasound testing through appropriate journals attends seminars and other meetings per approval of echo supervisor. 14.Performs minor clerical duties as required by echo supervisor or Technical Director, such as answering phones, filing echo tapes and reports, etc. 15.Performs all other duties as necessary. 16.All the above testing is performed without physician assistance with minimal supervision of test results by the echo supervisor. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Requirements Qualifications: 1.A Bachelor of Science degree is preferred, but must possess Associate degree or equivalent program with a Cardiovascular Technologist Certificate. 2.A minimum if 1-2 years in a major teaching institution required, or 2-4 years in a smaller private facility, as an Echo technician. 3.An understanding in cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics is required. Skills and Abilities Required: 1.Must possess a high degree of technical expertise with the knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics. 2.Must have analytical ability to perform and analyze complex color

Job Title: Echo Tech - PRN Weekends Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Dallas, TX Description: Perform cardiac ultrasound to include, but not limited to M-Mode, 2-dimensional, Doppler and Color Doppler studies and stress echocardiograms. Studies will be performed on adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Technicians will have technical skill of studies as well as instrumentation, maintenance of equipment function and safety policy and procedures.

Job Title: Echocardiographer Tech - Heart & Lung - Full Time (40hrs/week) Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Portsmouth, NH Description: Full Time Echocardiographer Tech opportunity. (700a-530p) Primary duties are to provide echo sonography skills in performing adult inpatient/outpatient echos, adult transthoracic, dobutamine stress echos, tress echos and TEEs, as well as contrast Echos. 1-3 years stress echo experience required. Skills with Stress echo and contrast echo a must.. RDMS Registry preferred. Currently using Phillips IE33 and digital archiving. Current department has a significant amount of experience and resources to offer individual. ICAEL accredited. On call reruied (every third weekend)

Job Title: Echo Technician Company: San Juan Regional Medical Center Location: Farmington, NM Description: Full time Mon-Fri and Call 7-3:30 Days Position Summary: ? The Cardiopulmonary Therapist/ Technician creates a safe ,productive, and patient centered experience during cardiopulmonary procedures. They create a caring professional environment for the patient, family, and physician and obtain diagnostically reproducible data that contributes to the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients leading to restoration of optimal patient health and well being. Required Behaviors: ? As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission. Required Qualifications: ? State Licensure as an RCP? BLS Certification Preferred Qualifications: ? ACLS Certification (required within 6 months of transfer/hire) Duties and Responsibilities: ? Echocardiography: The tech will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac ultrasound exams. They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. They will understand the essentials of ultrasound physics and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data.Pulmonary Function Testing: The tech will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate pulmonary function exams. They will have a thorough knowledge of pulmonary anatomy and physiology. They will understand the essentials of airway physiology and the application of gas laws to PFT testing and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data. They will coach patients to achieve their maximal results. The tech will perform and record all required calibrations and troubleshoot the system as needed.? Stress testing: The tech will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate cardiac stress exams. They will have a thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. they will understand the essentials of EKG interpretation and be able to differentiate artifacts from real data. They will able to identify and troubleshoot suboptimal EKG tracings. They will be able to identify potentially life threatening arrhythmias and implement appropriate interventions. They will coordinate the stress test with other team members. The tech will provide pre and post procedural teaching and instructions.? EKG/ Holter monitoring: The tech will obtain complete and reproducible diagnostically accurate EKGS and holter tests. They will have a thorough knowledge of EKG rhythm interpretation. They will be able to recognize and troubleshoot common artifacts. They will be able to recognize hemodynamically significant arrhythmias (critical values).? Documentation: The tech is responsible for completing all required charting and billing documentation in a timely basis.? Quality improvement: the tech/therapist will assist with the identification, resolution, and tracking of quality improvement initiatives.? Patient teaching: The tech is responsible for providing patient and family education in an understandable and compassionate manner. ? Infection Control: The tech is responsible for following all required infection control practices and guidelines and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the patient care area and equipment.? Staff/client relationships:o The tech/therapist will include the patient and family whenever possibleo The tech/therapist will contribute to the growth of the department in a solution oriented constructive problem solving approach.o The tech/therapist will advocate and protect patient rights.o The tech/therapist will respect and adapt for cultural diversity.o The the/therapist will interact professionally with coworkers and promote interdepartmental teamwork.? Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC's Service Standards into their daily work. Safety ? Courtesy ? Effectiveness? Stewardship? Other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions: ? Recognize that potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and/or hazardous materials, noxious/irritating fumes, long hours, and unforeseen conditions that might generate stress may be encountered.? Recognize that physical demands such as extensive walking, standing, lifting, positioning, pushing, and or transferring of patients may be required.? Correctible visual and auditory acuity is required to ensure patient safety.

Job Title: ECHO Technologist -supplemental Company: Catholic Health Initiatives Location: Lincoln, NE Description: The current opening for an ECHO Tech is a supplemental positon. The requirement for a supplemental assoicate is be scheduled a minimum of 120 hours over a six month period. The ccurrent need is for an experienced ECHO Tech to assist with night and weekend call. The Echocardiography Technologist provides prescribed high quality noninvasive echocardiography diagnostic services, with minimal supervision, evaluating technical quality and diagnostic benefit to patients. Assists Coordinator and Director in developing and administering Cardiovascular policies and procedures as requested. Relates technical knowledge of Cardiovascular disease processes and works in collaboration with associates of other service lines of Cardiovascular Services in the provision of seeking high quality, optimal patient care and outcomes. This position reports to the Cardiovascular Services Coordinator. The candidates who applies for this position should be an experienced ECHO Tech who must be registered with the ARDMS as a RDCS. Must be proficent in adult enchocardiograpy, would prefer experience in pediatric echocardiography but not required. Must be accessibel to the hospital operator while on call and be able to respond within 30 minutes. Prefer candidate be dual trained in Vascualr with a RVT certification but not required. Pediatric echocardiology experience a plus!Essential Duties1. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY Performing all aspects of adult echocardiography studies which includes mobile studies, TEE, exercise and dobutamine stress procedures. Other procedures of responsibility include Holter Monitor application and removal. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical, psychosocial, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.2. Completes appropriate diagnostic procedures with related calculations and prepares results for physician interpretation. Contacts interpreting physicians of studies to be read.3. Records and enters orders, completes orders, and charges procedures correctly in Meditec. Maintains proficiency with the use of the hospital information system.4. Focuses on providing a high level of customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health care workers. Works to maintain a positive team relationship with co-workers in all other areas of involvement. Is attentive to following department-specific standards for customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with students when assigned.5. Covers monthly call for adult echocardiography. Responds promptly to call back and stat procedures. Is accessible to the hospital operator by carrying pager or cellular phone while on call.6. Reports problems, potential problems, or areas of concern to the Coordinator of the area.7. Performs mobile diagnostic echo services to outreach sites as assigned.Is a role model for other associates and demonstrates behaviors reflecting the 12 service standards associated with Embrace the Spirit.