Echo Cardiac Technologist

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Indiana is looking for an Echo Cardiac Technologist to perform and administer cardio-diagnostic tests, primarily focusing on cardiac sonography. The role requires BLS certification, eligibility for registry, and preferably one year of experience in Echocardiography. This full-time position offers night shifts at Methodist Hospital.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Eligible to sit for registry at time of hire.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Echocardiography preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and administer cardio-diagnostic tests.
• Provide preliminary findings to physicians.
• Operate equipment and position patients correctly.

Skills

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Life Support certification

Ability to work with patients across all ages

Ability to maneuver equipment

Education

Eligibility for registry (ARDMS/CCI)

State license from ISDH (if applicable)

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Echo Cardiac Technologist role at Indiana University Health. This PRN, night shift, at Methodist Hospital.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric.
• Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment, and positions patients correctly to record the requested diagnostic images.
• Treats patients with care and respect.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification required. May also require Advanced Life Support certification, if applicable.
• Eligible to sit for registry at time of hire and must pass within one year from start date through ARDMS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS) or 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 is preferred.

Requirements by category

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care