Echo Technician

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network seeks an Echocardiology Technician to perform cardiac testing and patient care. The role operates echocardiography equipment, records results, and collaborates with biomedical staff for maintenance.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, running tests, and compiling reports for diagnosis. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program, BLS, and RCIS/RCES/CCT certification.

Qualifications

• Clinical EP/Pacemaker testing experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; RCIS/RCES or CCT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for echocardiography testing.
• Operate echocardiography equipment to record heart ultrasound.
• Document test results and patient reports for physician review.
• Develop and mount echocardiography results for records.
• Monitor equipment during procedures and communicate issues to biomed staff.
• Assist in procedural setup, sterile tray preparation, and inventory management.
• Instruct patients and families about procedures and post-care.

Skills

EP/Pacemaker testing

BLS Certification

RCIS/RCES/CCT

Education

Graduation from an accredited Cardiovascular Technology program

Tools

DMS reporting system

Biosense

Stockert

CardioLab

PPM/ICD Programmers

Job description

The Echocardiology Technician provides patient care and performs special procedures related to cardiac testing for diagnosing heart disease and disorders; operates echocardiology equipment and conducts echocardiac examinations to monitor the movement, sound, and activity of the heart. The Echocardiology Technician annotates patient records, maintains adequate supplies and acts as liaison with the biomedical engineering staff for maintenance and repair of specialized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for echocardiography testing.
• Prepares patient prior to procedure including: attachment of EKG to patient, perform skin prep according to protocol.
• Operates echocardiography equipment to record ultrasound from the heart walls, valves and support structures.
• Records all test results to ensure diagnosis of structure and valve abnormalities and plural and pericardial effusions.
• Develops, cuts and mounts echocardiography results.
• Conducts stress tests using accepted procedures and monitors and results.
• Records all results and prepares appropriate patient reports.
• Monitors equipment during procedures including equipment used, procedures performed, etc.
• Performs Systolic Time Interval and Apex Cardiography testing.
• Ensures an adequate store of supplies used in the non‑invasive laboratory.
• Informs biomedical engineering staff of equipment failure and conducts follow‑up on maintenance and repairs.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars as required.
• Scans items in and out of automated inventory management system.
• Completes procedural reports using DMS reporting system entering specific details according to each procedure and physician preference.
• Prepares sterile trays for each procedure and organizes equipment for each procedure.
• Sets up and maintains equipment during specific procedures: Biosense, Stockert, EPT, CardioLab, Bloom Stimulator, Medtronic External Defibrillator, PPM/ICD Programmers, etc.
• Assists in the removal of procedural sheaths for the patient after the procedure according to protocol.
• Instructs and communicates with the patient’s families or representatives.

Qualifications/Requirements

Clinical experience involving conducting EP/Pacemaker examinations preferred. BLS certification required, RCIS, RCES, or CCT required.

Education

Graduation from an accredited course of Cardiovascular Technology required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.