ECHO Tech Registered

Holy Cross Hospital Davis; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital - Davis in Utah seeks a Registered ECHO Tech to perform and review echocardiograms, ensuring patient safety and comfort while delivering precise cardiovascular assessments.

You will operate and maintain diagnostic equipment, monitor patient responses, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes. RDCS or RCS registration and BLS are required, with preference for an associate degree in cardiovascular technology and one year of cardiac ultrasound experience.

Qualifications

• RDCS or RCS registration required.
• BLS certification (AHA) required.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs and reviews echocardiograms as ordered by physician.
• Operates and maintains diagnostic CV equipment.
• Monitors patient responses and ensures safety during procedures.
• Collaborates with health care team to optimize outcomes.
• Maintains skill level through CQI, inservices, and ongoing education.

Skills

BLS

Cardiac care

Patient safety

Education

RDCS/RCS certification

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered ECHO Tech, you will provide specialized cardiovascular care, maintaining maximum patient safety and comfort while performing and reviewing baseline patient assessments and evaluating responses to diagnostic cardiac procedures.

Every day you will expertly operate and maintain all diagnostic and therapeutic equipment essential for cardiovascular procedures, ensuring precision and accuracy, and diligently monitor patient responses throughout the process.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Echocardiography Technologist, possess advanced technical proficiency in operating and maintaining specialized CV equipment, and demonstrate a keen understanding of patient assessment and safety protocols in diagnostic cardiac procedures.

• Performs accurate and thorough echocardiograms as ordered by physician.
• Performs specialized testing using computer assisted devices including, but not limited to TEE, Stress Echo, Pharmacological Stress Echo's.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient response by informing primary health care team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.
• Maintains high skill level through participation in CQI, inservices, ongoing education, and attendance at 80% of staff meetings.
• Promptly troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunction or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Must be able to adjust approach based on patient/family level of understanding of test procedure.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Currently registered as American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or via CCI as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Preferred

• Associate's Degree in one of the following: Cardiovascular Technology, Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy or Nursing or graduate of a programmatically accredited program in cardiac ultrasound(echocardiography)
• One (1) year of experience in cardiac ultrasound

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1976, Holy Cross Hospital - Davis has grown into a 220-bed hospital of choice for the flourishing communities of northern Utah. Over the years we have enhanced our care by offering a broad range of services, advanced medical technology, and a comfortable, convenient patient experience. To meet the needs of northern Utah's growing population, we opened a brand-new 16,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Roy, known as the Weber Campus. The Weber Campus, which is convenient for patients in Ogden, Roy, and other neighborhoods west of I-15, currently offers emergency care, radiology, mammography and 24/7 laboratory services. Located in the northern portion of the Wasatch Front and only minutes from Hill Air Force Base, you can enjoy quick access to Ogden, Salt Lake City, Antelope Island State Park, hiking, biking, and the beautiful outdoor activities that Utah is known for.