UHS
Location
Bradenton, Florida
The Echo Tech performs 2D and 3D adult transthoracic echocardiogram exams, composes preliminary studies for physicians, and immediately notifies physicians of any clinical findings. Responsibilities also include performing advanced tests, obtaining clinical information for reports, and responding calmly to cardiovascular emergencies during testing.
Candidates must be a graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program or have equivalent formal training if certified, with 2-4 years of work experience preferred. Applicants must be RDCS or RCS registry eligible, obtaining registry within one year of hire, and must possess current BLS certification.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Performs echocardiography which involves the ability to distinguish various cardiac structures and determine the quality of the tracings obtained. Performs advanced tests, such as 2-D, 3D, LV strain and M-mode echocardiograms and Doppler studies and occasional use of agitated saline. We use Epic Philips machines. Obtain pertinent clinical information to help generate cardiology reports for review. Responds calmly and effectively to cardiovascular emergencies that may occur during testing. Helps to set up and maintain the echo lab. Help occasionally with receiving calls, patients and queries skillfully. Responsible for performing diagnostic echocardiograms, testing and completion of reports. Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data. Identifies patient’s requirements relative to their age specific needs. Explains test procedure to patient and family members present. Assess patient, their need and ability to tolerate procedure. Implements alternative methods or adjusts controls to obtain optimal views. Takes appropriate actions during patient emergency situations and insures patient safety at all times. Provides technical assistance to physician as required. Prepares a preliminary report for interpreting physician making all necessary calculations and notations. Checks and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on echocardiography equipment. Coordinates the clinical activities on a designated shift, as required. Documents all pertinent data on the patient’s medical record following completion of any service. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and procedure modalities as performed on patients of varying ages. Job Requirements: Graduate of a Cardiovascular Technology program or equivalent formal training if certified. College level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred. 2-4 years of work experience preferred. RDCS or RCS registry eligible; Must obtain registry within one year of hire. BLS certifications required. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
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