Echocardiography Tech- PT Weekends

Houston Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Healthcare in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a part-time Echocardiography Technician for weekend coverage. The role performs sonographic testing, prepares patients, and operates the echocardiography recorder to visualize cardiac structures.

It includes a 30-minute call-back window from notification. Education matched to ultrasound or two-year echocardiography programs is required; BLS is mandatory, and RDCS or RCS certification is expected or obtained within 9 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved/accredited Ultrasound program or two-year echocardiography program.
• Education can be substituted with experience.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS required.
• RDCS or RCS certification required or obtained within 9 months.
• Successful completion of an HHC Basic Rhythm Interpretation Course or CLEP Exam within nine (9) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs sonographic testing to record anatomical structures and their motions.
• Prepared patient psychologically and physically for examination.
• Operates echocardiographic recorder while performing the examination, visualizing as many cardiac structures as possible.
• Selects appropriate tracings for cardiologist.
• Call rotation required with 30-minute arrival time from notification.

Skills

Cardiac terminology

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Follow physician instructions

Long hours on feet

Education

Approved ultrasound program

Two-year echocardiography program

Job description

Echocardiography Tech- PT WeekendsWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# HHC Careers## Echocardiography Tech- PT WeekendsApply: Warner Robins, Georgia: Part time: Posted Today: JR103497**Work Shift:**Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)Performs sonographic testing to record anatomical structures and their motions. Prepared patient psychologically and physically for examination. Operates echocardiographic recorder while performing the examination, visualizing as many cardiac structures as possible. Selects appropriate tracings for cardiologist. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare. Call rotation required with 30-minute arrival time from notification. May perform other cardio duties as required. May also be trained for additional cath lab duties as required. Qualifications: Education & Training: Completion of an approved/accredited Ultrasound program or two-year echocardiography program. Education can be substituted with experience. Experience: 15 years’ experience as a Cardio/Echocardiography Technician. Experience can be substituted with education. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current AHA/ARC BLS required. RDCS or RCS certification required or obtained within 9 months. Successful completion of an HHC Basic Rhythm Interpretation Course or CLEP Exam within nine (9) months of hire. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must have knowledge of cardiac terminology to communicate effectively with patients and medical staff. Must have knowledge of and ability to operate cardiac equipment commonly used in procedures. Must demonstrate compassion, good communication skills, patient focus and attention to detail. Must have ability to follow physician instructions accurately. Must spend long hours on feet and deal with a variety of patients.