Echocardiography Technologist (Healthcare)

Job Summary

As an Echocardiography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic cardiac sonography and echocardiography studies under the direction of a physician. The role demands precision and compliance with hospital standards to ensure optimal diagnostic results and patient care.

• Direct Patient Care: Assisting with observation, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting, and ambulation of patients.
• Safety and Comfort: Maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for patients and their families.
• Administrative Support: Performing clerical tasks, patient billing, treatment authorizations, medical records management, and scheduling.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with the healthcare team, including Registered Nurses, to ensure hospital policies and procedures adherence.
• Patient Advocacy: Ensuring patient safety and well-being, following hospital standards of care and individual patient needs.

Experience:

• Two years' experience as an Echo Tech in with adults preferably in a hospital setting. Pediatric, and Neonatal experience preferred. 
• Basic computer skills.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal Training in a cardiac ultrasound course.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be registered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Current BLS certification
• Must complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment
• Must complete and maintain Management of Assaultive Behavior (MOAB) training within the first 30 days of employment/transfer

Specific Responsibilities:

• Perform echocardiograms to assess different aspects of the heart, such as chamber size, valve function, and blood flow.
• Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the process, answering questions, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Operate ultrasound equipment to capture images of cardiac anatomy and function.
• Analyze the results from diagnostic tests and provide findings to the cardiologist.
• Maintain patient records and add echocardiographic data to patient charts.
• Ensure all echocardiography equipment is functioning accurately, conduct routine checks, and report any malfunctions.
• Collaborate with other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Educate patients on the management of their heart conditions based on echocardiographic diagnostics when necessary.
• Stay updated with advancements in echocardiography and participate in relevant training and educational sessions. 

Salary Range:  $45.38 to $64.46 per hour