Echo Tech

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine and transthoracic echocardiography (Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms) and vascular ultrasound (Carotid ultrasound) obtaining of high quality on adult and geriatric patients (TTE – adult and geriatric only).
• Coordinates and submits information timely for reaccreditation.
• Under the supervision of Cardiology Medical Director of Echocardiography, performs IAC required Q/A @ appropriate intervals including medical staff as required.
• Coordinates with Medical Director, medical staff, and technical staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain records of accumulated CME’s for all medical and technical staff.
• Properly identify and orient patient to the exam.
• Participates in recommendations and planning for service enhancements.
• Responsible for clinical proofreading and correcting of all ultrasound reports.
• Files and sends all STAT echocardiogram, stress echocardiogram and vascular reports to proper patient records and referring physicians according to protocol, when required.
• Obtains pertinent clinical information and documents such on appropriate forms for physician review.
• Keeps equipment clean and in good working order. Assures an adequate amount of supplie are available.
• Coordinates scheduling of patients with referring entities and outside physician practices.
• Schedules to provide an efficient and expedient performance of testing.
• Accurately documents tests in log book, appointment book, and computer scheduling system.
• Enter charges appropriately into hospital information system and documents recording physician according to established protocol.
• Maintain files and tape storage. Mails or faxes reports, as required.
• Recognizes own learning needs and assumes responsibility for professional growth.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship and rapport with cardiologists.
• Application of ZIO Patch as well as Holter and event monitors as trained by supervising cardiologist

Additional Requirements:

• Experience with IAC accreditation/reaccreditation and knowledge of IAC Standards.
• Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer and Registered Vascular Technologist through the A.R.D.M.S. in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to make technical decisions to obtain accurate information for diagnosis.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and confidentially.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including exposure to all patient elements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and medical director.
• Obtain insurance referrals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science is required as well as an Associate degree with a Cardiovascular Technologist certificate and registry certification. (ARDMS, RDC)
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience working as an Echo technician.
• A thorough understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics

About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

For more information, visit steward.org

Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.