Echo Cardio Echo Tech II PD

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital seeks an experienced cardiac ultrasound technologist to perform comprehensive echocardiography studies and assist with stress testing, ECG setup, and TEE procedures.

You will generate accurate tracings, ensure proper patient preparation, and support physicians with preliminary diagnostic findings. The role requires ARDMS RDCS/RDMS (or CCI RCS) certification and a minimum of 2 years of echo experience, with AS degree considered for lesser experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing echocardiograms
• Candidates with less than 2 years may be considered with an AS degree and at least 6 months experience
• ARDMS RDCS or RDMS certification required (RCS via CCI considered in lieu)

Responsibilities

• Perform adult transthoracic echocardiograms with 2D, M-mode, color flow and Doppler techniques
• Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE)
• Obtain accurate measurements and issue preliminary clinically-diagnostic findings
• Prepare examinations by verifying orders, equipment setup and patient data entry
• Explain procedures to reduce patient anxiety and position patients appropriately
• Apply electrodes and conduct testing procedures as needed
• Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormalities
• Review patient records and provide pre-procedure instructions
• Edit and forward results to physician for interpretation
• Maintain and service ECG, Echo and Stress equipment and supplies
• Perform other duties within scope as assigned

Skills

Echocardiography

Cardiac ultrasound

Clinical precision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of sonography program

Job description

Position Summary

Performs a range of highly specialized cardiac ultrasound investigations, utilizing a range of advanced techniques including pulsed and continuous wave Doppler, color flow mapping and tissue Doppler imaging. Produces tracings of heart electrical activity by setting-up electrocardiography (ECG) equipment; attaching electrodes to chest and equipment; operating and adjusting equipment; recording cardiac data and measurements; protecting and helping patients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs adult transthoracic, 2D-M mode Color flow doppler echocardiograms, Pharmacological and Nuclear Stress Testing and Stress echocardiograms.
2. Assists with transoesphageal (TEE) echocardiograms.
3. Performs standard and complex measurements and techniques of quantification, to an accurate and reproducible level. Independently issues preliminary clinically-diagnostic findings in a competent (highly specialized) professional standard.
4. Prepares for examinations by checking Physician orders for specific examinations, equipment and available supplies; reviewing patient schedules; setting-up recording equipment; entering patient information into system.
5. Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures; answering questions.
6. Positions and applies electrodes and/or conductive gel as appropriate.
7. Connects leads from electrocardiograph, Echo or Stress equipment to electrodes on specified body areas.
8. Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures.
9. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
10. Identifies and corrects for wandering, interference, and artifact.
11. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
12. Maintains ECG, Echocardiography and Stress equipment and supplies.
13. Other duties, within scope, as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Completion of program related to sonography with emphasis on echocardiography or equivalent on-the-job training.

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum 2-years experience in performing Echocardiograms. Candidates with less than two (2) years of experience will be considered with AS Degree level completion and at least 6 months experience.
• Credentialed with the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required. Candidates that are Registered Cardiac Sonographers (RCS) through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) and have 5 years of experience performing Cardiac Sonography will be considered in lieu of ARDMS Certification.

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