AGENCY ECHO LAB TECH - NON INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Medical Center is seeking an Echo Lab Tech to perform ultrasound diagnostic tests and operate echocardiography equipment. The role requires maintaining quality control, working independently, and multitasking while building relationships with patients and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold RDCS certification or be eligible, have diagnostic medical sonography training, and demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to safety and professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or RDCS Certification.
• Registration/License/Certification required.
• BLS upon hire.
• RDCS certification or eligibility.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to pinpoint imaging area.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions in the work environment.
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations.
• Excellent English communication in person, by phone and in writing.
• Adherence to all policies including safety, attendance, punctuality and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound diagnostic tests for patients.
• Operate echocardiography equipment.
• Maintain quality control standards.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Multi-task efficiently and effectively.
• Establish and maintain relationships with patients, medical staff, management and peers.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff and manage interactions with difficult people.

Skills

Communication in English

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate of school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

RDCS Certification

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Echo Lab Tech will perform ultrasound diagnostic tests for patients. The skills required for this position include the ability to operate echocardiography equipment. Maintain quality control standards. Work independently with minimal supervision. Multi-task efficiently and effectively. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, management, and peers. Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of school of Diagnostic Medical Sonography or hold RDCS Certification
• Required Registration/License/Certification
• BLS upon hire
• RDCS certified or eligible
• Preferred Education
• N/A
• Preferred Experience
• N/A
• Preferred Registration/License/Certification
• N/A
• Other Requirements
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology to sufficiently pinpoint area of imaging.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy, stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.