Echo Tech Part-time

North Okaloosa Medical Center; Crestview (FL); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Okaloosa Medical Center seeks an Echo Technologist to perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort while providing high-quality imaging for physician evaluation.

The role requires proficiency in 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler imaging, stress echo and TEEs, equipment prep, and accurate EMR documentation. Collaboration with healthcare teams and commitment to safety are essential.

Formación

• 1-3 years of echocardiography or cardiac sonography experience.
• RDMS or RDCS preferred; BCLS required within 7 days.
• Excellent patient care and communication skills.
• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and adhere to safety protocols.
• Knowledge of EMR documentation and reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Perform echocardiographic studies (2-D, M-mode, Doppler) per departmental standards.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during exams.
• Acquire Stress Echo and Dobutamine images; post-exercise imaging within 60 seconds.
• Assist physicians with TEEs while ensuring patient safety.
• Prepare and maintain equipment, supplies, and work areas.
• Document preliminary reports and patient information in the EMR.
• Verify patient identity, orders, and consents before procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to communicate patient conditions.
• Adapt imaging for age-specific care and patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Conocimientos

Echocardiography imaging

Cardiac anatomy & physiology

Communication skills

Ultrasound equipment operation

EMR documentation

Herramientas

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.


• Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.


• Education Assistance – Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year, because we invest in your future.


• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.

Job Summary

The Echo Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures, using independent judgment to obtain clear and accurate images for physician evaluation. This role is responsible for ensuring patient safety, comfort, and accurate identification prior to procedures. The Echo Technologist collaborates with healthcare teams to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging and reports to support effective patient care.

Essential Functions

• Performs echocardiographic studies, including 2-D imaging, M-mode tracings, and Doppler recordings, adhering to departmental standards and physician guidelines.


• Assumes responsibility for patient safety and comfort throughout procedures, ensuring proper positioning and monitoring during exams.


• Acquires quality Stress Echo and Dobutamine images, adhering to benchmark standards, with post-exercise image acquisition within 60 seconds or less.


• Assists physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), ensuring optimal imaging and patient safety during the procedure.


• Prepares and maintains equipment, supplies, and work areas, ensuring they are organized and readily available for patient care.


• Accurately documents preliminary reports, procedural results, and patient information in the electronic medical record (EMR), maintaining confidentiality.


• Verifies patient identity, orders, and consents before conducting procedures, adhering to patient safety protocols.


• Collaborates with healthcare teams, providing information about patient conditions or changes during procedures to ensure timely evaluation and interpretation by reading cardiologists.


• Demonstrates competency in age-specific care, adapting imaging techniques to meet the physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of each patient.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in echocardiography or cardiac sonography required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in echocardiographic imaging, including 2-D, M-mode, and Doppler techniques.


• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to obtain accurate diagnostic images.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.


• Ability to operate ultrasound equipment safely and effectively, adhering to infection control and patient safety protocols.


• Competence in electronic medical record (EMR) systems for documentation and reporting.

Licenses and Certifications

• RDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or graduate of a program accredited by an agency recognized by CHEA, USDOE or CMA that specifically conducts programmatic accreditation for diagnostic medical sonography/diagnostic cardiac sonography/vascular technology required


• BCLS - Basic Life Support within first 7 days of employment required


• RDCS - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer preferred or


• RCS - Registered Cardiac Sonographer preferred