Registered Echo Technologist
Lancaster, Ohio
Fairfield Medical Center

Registered Echo Technologist

Job Overview

• Location: Lancaster, Ohio
• Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
• Employment type: Contract
• Shift: Days
• Hours per week: 40
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Echo Technologist experience within the last year
• 2 years of experience as an Echo Technologist
• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) registration or ARDMS credential
• BLS
• Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Vascular/Echocardiography, or on-the-job training with an Associate degree in Allied Health

Key Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound and cardiovascular procedures, including stress echos, transesophageal echo, 2-D echo with M-mode, color flow, and cardiac Doppler
• Perform related cardiovascular diagnostic tests as appropriate to licensure
• Document procedure data and report life-threatening test results promptly
• Clean and disinfect cardiology equipment and accessories
• Support supply inventory, clerical tasks, patient transport, telephone inquiries, and other assigned duties
• Participate in cardiovascular meetings, CQI activities, and evaluations
• Supervise and instruct students, precept new employees, and support continuous quality improvement
• Maintain patient privacy and follow HIPAA guidelines
• Perform CPR as needed

Work Environment and Expectations

• Medium work physical demand
• Requires rhythm recognition competency
• Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills are important