Registered Echocardiography Technologist

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 4,546,000 - 10,332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, Colorado is seeking a Cardiac Ultrasound Technologist to perform echocardiograms and related tests, ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.

The role requires BLS CPR certification and specialized credentials; 1+ year experience preferred. High school diploma required; associate degree preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential, with on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Certification: BLS/CPR required; ARDCS/RCS/RVT credentials or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Prioritizes clinical and administrative work and identifies process improvements.
• Processes patient and department records, documenting tests per hospital standards.
• Performs duties with sensitivity to patient needs and diverse ages and conditions.
• Provides on-call coverage outside standard hours per policy.
• Maintains and reviews equipment; performs echocardiograms ordered by physicians.
• Conducts specialized testing (TEE, Stress Echo, EKGs, Holter) and communicates results to health team.

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 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

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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.