Registered Echo Technologist
Lancaster, Ohio
Fairfield Medical Center

Registered Echo Technologist

Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Days
Hours per Week: 40
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Perform cardiovascular diagnostic ultrasound procedures to assist in patient diagnosis, including 2-D echo with M-Mode, spectral and color flow Doppler, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. Support physicians and staff with non-invasive cardiopulmonary procedures while maintaining high standards of quality care.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures to locate, evaluate, and record anatomical, pathological, and functional cardiac data.
• Conduct cardiovascular diagnostic tests such as EKGs, Event Monitor applications, Cardiac Monitor applications, Pulmonary Function Tests, Lower Extremity Doppler Studies, and Stress Testing.
• Record procedure data in patient charts and EMR systems; promptly notify physicians of life-threatening results.
• Clean and disinfect cardiology equipment and accessories.
• Manage supply inventory, clerical duties, patient transport, telephone inquiries, and procedure logging for billing.
• Participate in monthly cardiovascular meetings, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) programs, and Six Sigma quality initiatives.
• Supervise and instruct students; precept new employees.
• Uphold patient rights and privacy in compliance with HIPAA.
• Perform CPR as needed.
• Maintain a neat and safe work environment.
• Pass competencies including rhythm recognition.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate's degree in Allied Health, complemented by on-the-job training.

Licensure/Certification

• Registered cardiac sonographer credential or registry eligible through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or ARDMS.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an Echo Technologist, with experience within the last year.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of clinical interventions and equipment for cardiac patient care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality improvement, safety, and customer service.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated empathy, integrity, stewardship, agility, and teamwork aligned with organizational values.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Medium work: exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds often.
• Exposure to electrical equipment.
• Requires analytical abilities, memory, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and time management skills.
• No special protective equipment required.

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing learning and complete mandatory education.
• Prior travel experience is not required.