Echocardiography Technician - FT Atrium Health Navicent

Department:

36961 Navicent Health Medical Center - Cardiology: Non Invasive

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Days, varies

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:

Quality Patient Care 

• Actively engages in performance improvement and quality initiatives in collaboration with leadership. 

• Supports utilization review and new product evaluations to enhance patient care outcomes. 

Direct Patient Care 

• Follows established protocols and collaborative care guidelines to ensure safe and effective treatment. 

• Maintains accurate patient records and adheres to infection control standards. 

• Provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. 

Indirect Patient Care 

• Keeps procedure areas clean and organized, ensuring readiness for fluctuating patient volumes. 

• Handles biohazard materials safely and reports equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly. 

• Maintains effective communication tools and adapts to changing departmental needs with efficiency. 

Continuing Education 

• Completes required competency checklists within designated timeframes, including age-specific training. 

• Seek guidance when needed and escalates complex issues appropriately to ensure continuous learning and safe practice. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Must be registered or registry-eligible in Adult Echocardiography through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), with certification obtained within one year. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. 

Education Required:

Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 

OR 

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience performing echocardiograms, 

OR 

Four years of on-the-job training and experience working as an echocardiographer. 

Experience Required:

Educational Pathway: 

Completion of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 

No additional experience required. 

Bachelor’s Degree Pathway: 

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Health or Biomedical Sciences). 

Minimum of two years of hands-on experience performing echocardiograms. 

On-the-Job Training Pathway: 

A minimum of four years of full-time, on-the-job training and experience working as an echocardiographer. 

Experience must include independent performance of echocardiographic procedures and familiarity with standard protocols. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, including congenital and acquired heart conditions. 

• Proficiency in echocardiographic techniques, including 2D, M-mode,