Echo Tech

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 45,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Denver, CO is seeking an Echocardiography Technician to perform ultrasound studies and related testing with attention to patient safety and data accuracy. You will handle routine instrument maintenance, documentation, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality results.

The role requires BLS CPR and ARDMS/RDCS/RVS/RCS/RVT spectrum certifications as options, with 1+ year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) preferred.
• Associate degree preferred; BLS CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.
• Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adjusts approach based on patient understanding of test procedures and provides on-call coverage as required.
• Maintains and reviews equipment, ensuring proper function and calibration of machines.
• Performs accurate echocardiograms ordered by physicians.
• Conducts tests using TEE, Stress Echo, Pharmacological Stress Echo, EKGs, Treadmills, and Holter monitors.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer (visual)

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate's

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

2525 S DOWNING ST

City

DENVER

State

Colorado

Postal Code

80210

Job Description

• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.
• Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adjusts approach based on patient and family understanding of test procedures and deals with various personality types, ages, and levels of consciousness. Provides on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and facility policy.
• Participates in CQI, in-services, ongoing education, and attends at least 80% of staff meetings to maintain high skill levels.
• Maintains and reviews equipment, ensuring proper function and calibration of machines.
• Performs accurate and thorough echocardiograms as ordered by physicians.
• Conducts specialized testing using computer-assisted devices, including TEE, Stress Echo, Pharmacological Stress Echo, EKGs, Treadmills, and Holter monitors.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate's[Preferred]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) [Preferred]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] AND
• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) [Required]OR
• American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) [Required]OR
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required]OR
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$32.85 - $61.10

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.