Cardiac Echo Technologist - On-Call & Weekend Rotations

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an Echocardiography Technician in Concord, NC to perform diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as ordered by physicians. You will operate imaging equipment, explain procedures to patients, and ensure quality documentation aligns with clinical guidelines.

You will collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality patient care, organize reporting stages, maintain medical records, and participate in on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays, as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a cardiac ultrasound training program is required.
• RDCS certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echo procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Records quality information while performing echocardiographic imaging and following procedural guidelines and protocols.
• Explains procedures and possible side effects to the patient or family members.
• Confirms physician requests and evaluates patients' clinical history for proper indicators and possible contraindications for procedure requested.
• Collaborates with physician to ensure quality patient care.
• Operates equipment used to perform echocardiograms.
• Maintains patient medical records.
• Organizes 3 stages involved in the reporting process: study completion, physician interpretation and final report.
• Submits final reports to appropriate nursing unit, physician office or medical records as requested.
• Performs portable diagnostic echocardiograms.
• Takes call, works weekends and rotates holidays as needed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Cardiac ultrasound training program

RDCS certification

BLS

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking an Echocardiography Technician in Concord, NC to perform diagnostic echocardiograms and stress echocardiography as ordered by physicians. You will operate imaging equipment, explain procedures to patients, and ensure quality documentation aligns with clinical guidelines.

You will collaborate with physicians to ensure high-quality patient care, organize reporting stages, maintain medical records, and participate in on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays, as