Cardiac Echo Tech: Patient-Focused Imaging

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

401(k) match

Job summary

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, FL seeks an Echocardiographic Technologist to perform adult to geriatric echocardiography and non-invasive cardiology services with compassion and precision.

In this role you will acquire M-Mode, 2D, Color Flow and Doppler studies, assist with TEE, and prepare findings for physician interpretation. You will collaborate with the radiology team and maintain quality communication with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in Adult Echocardiography preferred.
• AA, AS Degree or proof of equivalent college hours in health science, natural science, nursing or any other program with primary science content, or Cardiovascular Program.
• Current Ultrasound registry required.
• Registry required within one year of hire date with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (RCS) or The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDCS).
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support provider approved by American Heart Association
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients and equipment in a safe manner per operating procedures.
• Perform and process M-Mode, Two-dimensional, Color Flow and Doppler Echocardiograms; assist with Transesophageal Echocardiograms.
• Maintain, compile, calculate and prepare findings for physician interpretation and archiving.
• Obtain high quality radiographic and fluoroscopic images.
• Maintain proactive, effective communication with patient and radiologist regarding findings, histories and test results as appropriate.
• Collaborate and confer with all colleagues and members of the healthcare team.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient care

Communication

Mobility & strength

Education

AA/AS Degree or Cardiovascular Program

Job description

HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, FL seeks an Echocardiographic Technologist to perform adult to geriatric echocardiography and non-invasive cardiology services with compassion and precision.

In this role you will acquire M-Mode, 2D, Color Flow and Doppler studies, assist with TEE, and prepare findings for physician interpretation. You will collaborate with the radiology team and maintain quality communication with patients and staff.