Echocardiographer: Coastal Cardiac Imaging & Growth

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health and wellness offerings

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Firelands Health is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technician to perform echocardiography and related cardiopulmonary procedures in Sandusky. You will educate patients, document results, and support ICAEL accreditation.

The role includes preparing for cardiac stress testing, recording data, and applying Holter and event monitors, with collaboration from RNs and other staff. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology or minimum 3 years experience in cardiopulmonary specialty procedures.
• Cardiac Echo certification is required.
• BLS required.
• Strong background in cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
• Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and dysrhythmias.
• Ability to perform cardiac stress testing preparation, 12 lead EKGs, Holter monitor application, and cardiac event monitor application.

Responsibilities

• Performs Cardiac Ultrasound Testing (echocardiography) following protocol.
• Educates patients regarding echocardiography and procedures.
• Completes documentation utilizing echocardiography worksheets and reports.
• Collaborates with RN for contrast ECHO studies when needed.
• Prepares for Cardiac Stress Testing and assists during testing.
• Programs Holter monitor and ensures functioning; applies event monitors.
• Supports accreditation standards and ICAEL accreditation status.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient education

Data/documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology

3+ years experience in cardiopulmonary procedures

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Firelands Health is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technician to perform echocardiography and related cardiopulmonary procedures in Sandusky. You will educate patients, document results, and support ICAEL accreditation.

The role includes preparing for cardiac stress testing, recording data, and applying Holter and event monitors, with collaboration from RNs and other staff. BLS certification is required.