Echocardiogram Tech - Jackson Cardiology Clinic - FT

jacksonhospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Clinic is seeking a qualified Echocardiography Technician to perform echocardiograms on patients and ensure efficient documentation for timely physician interpretations and patient billing. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, cardiovascular technology training, 2+ years of experience, ARDMS/CCI exams within a year, and BCLS within 6 months, with ACLS preferred.

Strong communication and ability to lift up to 35 pounds are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prefer Cardiovascular Technology program graduate.
• 2+ years in cardiovascular technology.
• CCI Cardiovascular Science or ARDMS exam within 1 year of hire.
• BCLS within 6 months; ACLS preferred.
• Strong communication and customer relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms on patients.
• Coordinate document flow to expedite physician interpretations and patient billing.
• Schedule studies and ensure timely completion of all studies.
• Attend required in-service education to maintain skills.
• Collaborate with department and other staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer relations

Time management

Equipment mobility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Cardiovascular Technology program

Tools

ARDMS/CCI certification

Personal computer skills

Job description

Responsible for performing Echocardiograms on patients and coordinating the document flow to expedite physician interpretations and patient billing. Performs high quality echocardiograms.

Assures correct and prompt document flow. Works harmoniously and cooperates with other members of department and those outside the department. Assures all studies are completed on a timely basis. Attends and satisfactorily completes all required in-service education to maintain skills and increase knowledge of new technologies. Schedules studies as necessary. Performs other duties as appropriate to job level when assigned by the Jackson Clinic Administrator.

High School or GED.Prefer graduation from a program of Cardiovascular Technology. T"wo or more years of experience working in the field of cardiovascular technology. Certification as a Cardiographic Technician or equivalent. Successful completion of the CCI Cardiovascular Science or either component exam of the ARDMS registry (physics or clinical) within one year of hire. BCLS certification required within 6 months of hire. ACLS certification preferred. Prefer personal computer experience and expertise. Ability to learn echo imaging techniques. Good verbal communication and customer relations skills. Ability to work under conditions of tight time frames. Ability to type at least 35 words per minute. Requires long periods of walking, standing and sitting. Must be able to move echo equipment throughout clinic. Ability to lift 35 pounds.