Certified Echocardiogram Technician

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

 

Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare.  For more information visit www.providencekc.com or call 913-596-4000.

 

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a Certified Echocardiogram Technician, internally referred to as our Echo Tech (Certified) at Providence Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. As an echocardiogram technician, alternatively referred to as an echocardiographer or cardiac sonographer, your role will involve conducting echocardiograms, which are ultrasound scans of patients' hearts.

 

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 9hr

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• utilize ultrasound machinery to generate images of the heart's chambers, valves, and blood vessels, positioning the ultrasound probe on the patient's chest and adjusting its placement to capture various perspectives of the heart
• assess the dimensions, configuration, and motion of the heart's chambers and valves, analyze blood circulation patterns, and identify irregularities such as valve malfunctions, cardiac muscle impairment, or congenital heart anomalies
• prepare patients for the procedure, explaining the process and ensuring their comfort, you may need to communicate with patients to adjust positioning or provide instructions for breathing techniques
• responsible for maintaining and calibrating ultrasound equipment to ensure optimal image quality, including quality control checks to verify the accuracy of images and equipment functionality
• document findings and observations accurately in patient records, you may assist cardiologists or physicians in interpreting results and preparing diagnostic reports
• maintain certifications in your field, participate in continuing education and stay updated on advancements in echocardiography techniques and technology
• ensure you meet the maintenance requirements for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certifications
• follow established protocols and policies established by your department, Human Resources or any department in which guidelines must be met
• other duties and responsibilities maybe assigned depending on department need and growth

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• completion of Echocardiogram program within 90 days of hire or equivalent training
• current BCLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• able to assist physician with TEE testing
• effective July 1, 2017 ARDMS or CCI required within 90 days of hire 
• proficient computer skills 
• previous experience in performing Echocardiograms of all ages preferred
• hospital experience in the Cardiology field preferred 

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