Echo Tech - Registered

Powers Health; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Wellness program

HSA

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability protection

EAP

Fitness center discount

Tuition assistance

PTO

Rewards program

Job summary

Community Hospital is hiring an Echo Tech Registered for a full-time role in Noninvasive Cardiology. You will perform adult and pediatric echocardiography studies with a range of modalities and support cross-training in other cardiology procedures.

The position emphasizes high quality imaging, patient care, and adherence to procedural standards under the Medical Director and lab management. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and professional development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate in Echocardiography from an accredited program.
• Current ARDMS/CCI registry or eligible to obtain within 1 year.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive echocardiography studies (M-mode, 2D, 3D, Color Doppler).
• Assist with TEE, stress echocardiography, pharmacologic stress tests, and related procedures.
• Handle clerical tasks for physician interpretation and record keeping.
• Maintain safe, efficient, and organized workflow in the lab.
• Provide cross-training in related cardiology procedures as needed.
• Support QA/accreditation processes and training for new staff.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certificate of completion for Echocardiography

Registered Echo tech (RCS, RDCS)

Cross-training program participation

1 year echocardiography experience (preferred)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Community Hospital · Noninvasive Cardiology

Full-time , Days + Call , 80

Hours/Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1

NOW HIRING...ECHO TECH REGISTERED

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

The Echocardiology Tech performs optimal quality echocardiographic studies on adult and pediatric patients with known and or suspected cardiac anomalies. These studies include but are not limited to the following modalities: M-mode, 2-Dimensional Echocardiography, 3-Dimensional Echocardiography strain, Color Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Exercise Stress Echocardiography, and Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography and Myocardial Contrast Echocardiography, stress test, holter and event recorder application if required. Limited transthoracic echo (TTE) for TAVR in Hybrid room.

Provides related clerical responsibilities necessary for physician interpretation and department record keeping. Provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT and routine echocardiology procedures implementing procedural standards and protocols. Provides patient care specific to procedural requirements and patient’s needs (under the supervision of the lab’s Medical Director and at the direction of the Management Team of Non-Invasive Cardiology) within established departmental protocols. Maintains an organized, safe and efficient work environment. Participates in the department QA program/accreditation process. Provides training assistance to new employees as well as participates in maintaining professional growth, self-development objectives and skill enhancement. Must be versatile in the ability to perform cross-training in additional cardiology procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of Completion acquired through an accredited (US Department of Education) school for Echocardiography.
• Current credentials as a Certified Registered Echo tech (RCS, RDCS). If not registered successful completion
• Cardiac sonographers will be given the opportunity to participate in the department’s Echo to Vascular Cross-Training Program at the expense of the CHS (if employee agrees to the training he/she will be enrolled into the Cross-Training Program and will agree to the of Registry exam by CCI or ARDMS must be acquired within 1-year of hire.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in Echocardiography preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs