Echocardiography Tech- PT Weekends

900 Emory Healthcare; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Houston Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Cardio/Echocardiography Technician to perform ultrasound exams, prepare patients, and operate echocardiography equipment to visualize cardiac structures. You will select tracings for the cardiologist and participate in on-call rotations with a 30-minute arrival time.

Some cath lab duties may be required in the future. Requirements include a recognized ultrasound or echocardiography program, 15 years of experience (or substitution with education), BLS,

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved/accredited Ultrasound program or two-year echocardiography program.
• 15 years’ experience as Cardio/Echocardiography Technician; substitutions allowed with education.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS required.
• RDCS or RCS certification required or obtained within 9 months.
• HHC Basic Rhythm Interpretation Course or CLEP Exam within nine (9) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs sonographic testing to record cardiac structures and motions.
• Prepares patient psychologically and physically for examination.
• Operates echocardiographic recorder while performing the examination, visualizing cardiac structures.
• Selects appropriate tracings for cardiologist.
• On-call rotation with 30-minute arrival time from notification.
• May perform other cardio duties; may be trained for cath lab duties.

Skills

Cardiac terminology

Cardiac equipment operation

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Following physician instructions

Education

Ultrasound program or 2-year echocardiography program

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

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.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail].

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 FTE: 0.5 Expanded Work Shift: On Call:

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.