Registered Echocardiography Technologist

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; Colorado; On-site; USD 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Littleton, CO is seeking an experienced echocardiography technician to perform accurate and thorough echocardiograms, including TEE and stress echoes, ordered by physicians. You will help ensure patient safety and contribute to high-quality diagnostic imaging.

The role requires BLS and recognized cardiac ultrasound credentials, 1+ year in echocardiography, and ability to work with diverse patients.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) required.
• ARDMS/RDCS or equivalent cardiac imaging credentials required.
• 1+ year of cardiac ultrasound experience preferred.
• Associate's degree preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adjusts approach based on patient understanding and deals with various ages and levels of consciousness.
• Provides on-call coverage outside of standard hours per policy.
• Participates in CQI, in-services, ongoing education, and attends staff meetings.
• Maintains and reviews equipment, ensuring proper function and calibration.
• Performs accurate echocardiograms as ordered by physicians.
• Conducts specialized testing using TEE, Stress Echo, Pharmacological Stress Echo, EKGs, Treadmills, and Holter monitors.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient responses.

Skills

Organizational

Verbal

Interpersonal

Customer Relations

Grammar/Spelling

Read/Comprehend written instructions

Follow verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate's

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B
• Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks
• 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

7700 S BROADWAY

City:

LITTLETON

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80122

Job Description:

• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings. Independently prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.
• Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Adjusts approach based on patient and family understanding of test procedures and deals with various personality types, ages, and levels of consciousness.
• Provides on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and facility policy.
• Participates in CQI, in-services, ongoing education, and attends at least 80% of staff meetings to maintain high skill levels.
• Maintains and reviews equipment, ensuring proper function and calibration of machines.
• Performs accurate and thorough echocardiograms as ordered by physicians.
• Conducts specialized testing using computer-assisted devices, including TEE, Stress Echo, Pharmacological Stress Echo, EKGs, Treadmills, and Holter monitors.
• Recognizes and promptly acts upon unusual results or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team to ensure patient safety and foster optimal outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational [Required]
• Verbal [Required]
• Interpersonal [Required]
• Customer Relations [Required]
• Grammar/Spelling [Required]
• Read/Comprehend written instructions [Required]
• Follow verbal instructions [Required]
• Keyboarding (manual) [Required]
• Computer (visual) [Required]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate's [Preferred]
• Field of Study: N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ experience in cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography) [Preferred]

Additional Information:

N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• AND American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RCDS) [Required]
• OR American Registry for Diagnostic Sonography-Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS) [Required]
• OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) [Required]
• OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International-Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$32.53 - $60.50

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.