Cardiac Echo Tech - On-Call Day Shift

900 Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Cardio/Echocardiography Technician to perform ultrasound exams, prepare patients, and operate echocardiography equipment to visualize cardiac structures. You will select tracings for the cardiologist and participate in on-call rotations with a 30-minute arrival time.

Some cath lab duties may be required in the future. Requirements include a recognized ultrasound or echocardiography program, 15 years of experience (or substitution with education), BLS,

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved/accredited Ultrasound program or two-year echocardiography program.
• 15 years’ experience as Cardio/Echocardiography Technician; substitutions allowed with education.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS required.
• RDCS or RCS certification required or obtained within 9 months.
• HHC Basic Rhythm Interpretation Course or CLEP Exam within nine (9) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs sonographic testing to record cardiac structures and motions.
• Prepares patient psychologically and physically for examination.
• Operates echocardiographic recorder while performing the examination, visualizing cardiac structures.
• Selects appropriate tracings for cardiologist.
• On-call rotation with 30-minute arrival time from notification.
• May perform other cardio duties; may be trained for cath lab duties.

Skills

Cardiac terminology

Cardiac equipment operation

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Following physician instructions

Education

Ultrasound program or 2-year echocardiography program

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Houston Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Cardio/Echocardiography Technician to perform ultrasound exams, prepare patients, and operate echocardiography equipment to visualize cardiac structures. You will select tracings for the cardiologist and participate in on-call rotations with a 30-minute arrival time.

Some cath lab duties may be required in the future. Requirements include a recognized ultrasound or echocardiography program, 15 years of experience (or substitution with education), BLS,