Echo Technician

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition and certification support

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. seeks an Echo Technician (Cardiac Sonographer) in Henrico Cardiology Associates, Richmond, VA. The role involves performing echocardiology procedures, operating sonar equipment and preparing findings for physician interpretation.

The position is full-time, with Monday–Friday days, no nights, no weekends, and a focus on quality exams and infection control. ARDMS/CCI certification and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a certificate from an approved echocardiology program.
• 1-3 years’ experience is required.
• ARDMS or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification/license required.
• BLS Required

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for exams, monitors progress and records results.
• Performs timely procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.
• Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Performs QA on all sonar equipment.
• Maintains clean, organized work areas.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Cardiac sonography

Education

Echo cardiology program certificate

Tools

Sonography equipment

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: 30.27 - 45.42 / hour
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Echo Technician with Henrico Cardiology Associates you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays

Seeking an Echo Technician / Cardiac Sonographer who performs echocardiology procedures. Operates sonar equipment, maintains, compiles, calculates and prepares findings for physician interpretation and archiving.

What you will do in this role:

Prepares patients for exams, monitors progress and records results.

Performs timely procedures for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician.

Performs necessary quality control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed. Adhere to and practices appropriate infection control policies and procedures.

Performs QA on all sonar equipment.

Maintains clean, organized work areas.

Perform other duties as required.

Must read and understand and adhere to all Physician Services policies and procedures Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement,

Adheres to established rules, ethical standards, regulations and laws of the speech-hearing profession.

What Qualifications you will need:

EDUCATION:

Requires a certificate from an approved echocardiology program.

EXPERIENCE:

1-3 years’ experience is required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing

International (CCI) certification/license required.

BLS Required

Benefits

Henrico Cardiology Associates, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcares 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

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