Echo Technologist

Responsibilities

• Conduct treadmill tests, including patient preparation, test performance, and patient recovery.
• Ensure correct lead placement and operates stress testing equipment, including entry of applicable patient data.
• Prepare reports of test results for interpretation by the physician.
• Perform Holter scans, signal average electrocardiograms (ECGs), may scan Holter acquisitions and review data to identify abnormalities.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Escalate non-routine issues to the practice manager or physician.
• Communicate with physicians, managers, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical conditions while undergoing or after echocardiogram/stress testing.
• Prepare testing rooms and maintains daily cleaning list.
• Perform other duties as assigned by practice manager or physician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered Cardiography Technician preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• 1 year cardiovascular experience required.

Overview

CHI St. Vincent, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program

The Arrhythmia Technician is responsible for coordinating the patient flow to obtain requested tracings and vital signs for imaging and non-imaging studies. Required to perform assigned cardiology diagnostic tests, including but not limited to ECGs, treadmills, Holters, and event monitors.