Registered Echo Tech/PRN-Days/Atrium Medical Center

Job Title: Echo Tech

Unit: Echocardiography

Shift: Days

Facility: Atrium Medical Center

General Summary/Responsibilities:

Independently performs diagnostic cardiac echocardiology procedures utilizing proper techniques and protocols. Works under their scope of practice and in accordance with registry in the operation of equipment. Coordinates patient flow and the activities of the Cardiopulmonary Department. Exercises professional judgment in the performance of duties in order to maintain equipment in good working condition. May perform other cardiology procedures in other modalities based on departmental needs. May have on call responsibilities.

Scope/Span of Control:

Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)

Supervises FTEs: No

Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A

Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)

Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A

Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A

Financial Accountability: N/A

Population Served

Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply

Infant (birth - less than 1 year)

Pediatric/Adolescent (1 - less than 18 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

All Age Groups (Birth & Above)

Not Applicable

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

Type of degree: Allied Health

Area of study or major: Ultrasound/Sonographer

Preferred educational qualifications N/A

Position specific testing requirement: N/A

• Licensure/Certification/Registration
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer credentialed by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
• CPR Certification required

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A

Preferred experience: Three years of clinical experience in all facets of echocardiography and demonstrate appropriate competencies.

Other experience requirements: N/A

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient in performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining diagnostic images for physician interpretation
• Proficient in Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Proficient in Cardiology Information Systems