Cardiac Echo Technologist – Advanced Ultrasound & Stress Echo

St. Luke's University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to perform transthoracic, transesophageal and stress echo exams using M-mode, 2D and Doppler. The role includes image processing, documentation in the echo reporting system and adherence to ICAEL standards.

The position requires cardiac ultrasound training, at least 1 year of experience preferred, and active participation in continuing medical education. Equal opportunity employer with commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent.
• Myriad of echo-related skills required including patient prep and imaging protocols.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient per hospital policy using two identifiers.
• Provide the total patient exam experience per echocardiography policy.
• Assist the physician during appropriate exams.
• Gather and record QA/PI data for ICAEL Accreditation.
• Maintain own professional development through in-services and CME.
• Keep workspace and equipment clean and stocked.
• Cross-train for EKGs, holter and stress testing.
• Process echo images and documentation in the echo reporting system.
• Demonstrate competency with department information systems and required applications.
• Know insurance codes, cardiology procedures and required paperwork.

Skills

Patient identification

Exam experience

Assist physician

QA/PI

Professional development

Equipment cleanliness

EKG/Holter/Stress cross-training

Echo image processing

Echo reporting system

Insurance codes knowledge

Education

High school graduate

Cardiovascular Technology program

Job description

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to perform transthoracic, transesophageal and stress echo exams using M-mode, 2D and Doppler. The role includes image processing, documentation in the echo reporting system and adherence to ICAEL standards.

The position requires cardiac ultrasound training, at least 1 year of experience preferred, and active participation in continuing medical education. Equal opportunity employer with commitment to patient care.