Echo Cardiac Technologist

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an Echo Cardiac Technologist for our Carmel, Indiana location. The role focuses on performing cardiac ultrasound and Doppler studies, with support for physicians by providing preliminary findings and ensuring patient safety throughout the imaging process.

The position requires ARDMS/CCI registry eligibility within one year, Basic Life Support certification, and at least one year of echocardiography experience.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Must be eligible to sit for registry within one year; ARDMS/CCI credentials preferred.
• May require ISDH license; adherence to state regulations.
• Pass Basic EKG interpretation with >85% score and annual re-test.
• Minimum of one year of Echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform, administer & monitor Cardio-Diagnostic tests with emphasis on echocardiography and Doppler.
• Provide physician with preliminary findings of recorded data.
• Prepare and operate equipment; position patients to record diagnostic images.
• Record accurate data and adhere to physician instructions; treat patients with care and respect.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Doppler studies

Life Support

Patient care

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Overview

This is a full-time Echo Cardiac Technologist opportunity located in Carmel, Indiana.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Call Requirements

• Call rotation is approximately every fifth week
• Call coverage runs Monday through Sunday during off-hours only:
  • Monday-Friday: 5:30 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Saturday-Sunday: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Holiday call coverage is included and rotated among team members annually

A sign on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Job Duties, Tasks and Qualifications

Performs, administers & monitors Cardio-Diagnostic tests with primary emphasis on cardiac sonography and doppler studies. Administers all Cardio-Diagnostic tests. Provides physician with preliminary findings of recorded data through monitoring and performing the necessary calculations, in a timely fashion while demonstrating the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Treats patients with care and respect.

• Basic Life Support certification required. May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.
• Applicant must be eligible to sit for their registry at the time of hire and must successfully pass it within one year from start date through one of the following: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS): Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS; or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI): Registered Cardiac Sonographer, RCS, Advanced Cardiac Sonographer, ACS, or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer, RCCS.
• May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
• May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.
• Pass written exam for Basic EKG interpretation with score >85% initially and repeat yearly.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Echocardiography, preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.