Radiology - Echo Tech

Cynet Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is hiring an Echo Tech to perform diagnostic echocardiograms on both adults and children in a busy radiology department. Expect proficiency in 2D, M-mode, and Doppler exams, with seamless coordination with scheduling and transport teams.

The role requires effective communication, strong organization, collaboration across disciplines, and dexterity to operate equipment quickly and precisely under pressure. On-call support may be involved.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others from various disciplines.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditions.
• Manual dexterity to perform echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.
• Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams.
• Coordinates activities with interrelated departments, including scheduling exams and transporting patients.
• Assists cardiologist while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes.
• Acts as a go-between to deliver and distribute dictations in a timely manner.
• Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and examinations performed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Dexterity

Stress management

Job description

Radiology - Echo Tech

Profession: Echo Tech

Specialty: Radiology

Duration: 13 months

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year required, 2 years preferred

License: State Echo Sonographer License

Certifications: A.R.D.M.S./CCI registered or registry eligible, BLS certification issued through American Heart Association

Must-Have:

Ability to communicate effectivelyDemonstrates strong organizational skillsAbility to work collaboratively with others from various disciplinesAbility to work at a rapid pace under stressful conditionsManual dexterity to perform echocardiograms

Description:Performs diagnostic echocardiograms on adults and pediatric patients.Performs technically proficient 2D, M-mode, and Doppler cardiac exams.Coordinates activities with interrelated departments, including scheduling exams and transporting patients.Assures billing information is accurately entered for payment.Assists cardiologist while dictating exams by preparing and measuring M-modes.Acts as a go-between to deliver and distribute dictations in a timely manner.Responds to patients' needs during exams.Reports changes in patient condition to the physician or nurse in charge.Orders Echo supplies.Keeps rooms clean and neat and supplied as needed.Logs patients and exams and files patient records.Participates in Performance Improvement activities at departmental and hospital-wide levels.Shares responsibility for on-call coverage for echo emergency exams.Maintains quality control of the equipment operation and examinations performed.Coordinates repair services as needed.Keeps current on events and advances in the field of Echocardiography.Seeks advice and mentorship from cardiologists regarding new skills and knowledge.Assists with other cardiac procedures as needed.