Echo Technician

Baylor Scott & White Health; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking an Echocardiology Technician to provide patient care and conduct specialized cardiac tests. Responsibilities include operating echocardiology equipment, recording results, and collaborating with biomedical engineering to ensure proper equipment maintenance. The role requires graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program and specific certifications.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required; RCS or RCDS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred clinical experience in EP/Pacemaker examinations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for echocardiography testing and operate echocardiography equipment.
• Record results and develop reports based on testing outcomes.
• Monitor equipment functionality and manage inventory in the laboratory.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Education

Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program

Job description

The Echocardiology Technician provides patient care and performs specialized procedures related to cardiac testing for diagnosing heart disease and disorders. They operate echocardiology equipment and conduct echo cardiac examinations to monitor the movement, sound, and activity of the heart. The technician annotates patient records, maintains supplies, and liaises with biomedical engineering for equipment maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare patients for echocardiography testing, including attaching EKGs and performing skin prep according to protocol.
2. Operate echocardiography equipment to record ultrasound data from the heart walls, valves, and support structures.
3. Record test results to assist in diagnosing structural and valve abnormalities, as well as plural and pericardial effusions.
4. Develop, analyze, and document echocardiography results.
5. Conduct stress tests following accepted procedures, monitor, and record results.
6. Prepare reports based on test results.
7. Monitor equipment during procedures and ensure proper functioning.
8. Perform Systolic Time Interval and Apex Cardiography testing.
9. Maintain supplies in the non-invasive laboratory.
10. Report equipment issues to biomedical engineering and follow up on maintenance and repairs.
11. Attend relevant meetings, conferences, and seminars.
12. Manage inventory using automated systems.
13. Complete procedural reports accurately using the DMS reporting system.
14. Prepare sterile trays and organize equipment for procedures.
15. Communicate effectively with patients' families or representatives.
16. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Preferred clinical experience in EP/Pacemaker examinations. BLS certification required; RCS or RCDS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program is required.

Other:

This role may involve contact with human blood and potentially infectious materials. Universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and infection control policies must be followed.

About Us:

Bon Secours Community Hospital has served the residents of western Orange County, NY, Pike County, PA, and northern Sussex County, NJ, for nearly a century. It offers 122 beds for acute care and medical-surgical services, a 24-hour emergency department, long-term care, rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, behavioral health, and outpatient services.