Echocardiograph TechnicianStress - UCF Health

Job Title

Echocardiograph Technician

Reports To

The Echocardiograph Technician position will report directly to the Clinical Managers.

Position Summary

The Echocardiograph Technician performs required ultrasound and clinical evaluations at a technical level requiring limited or no supervision. The technologist will maintain a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of cardiac and/or vascular diseases as they evolve. To perform adult echocardiograms, treadmill, and testing.

Primary Functions

• Performs imaging and non-imaging evaluations.
• Perform M-Mode, 2D, 3D, and stress echo.
• Follows protocols and can deviate from normal techniques when clinically necessary.
• Selects appropriate equipment and transducer frequency/size for proper examination.
• Operates complex ultrasound equipment and remain familiar with the technology the system possesses.
• Assumes responsibility for patient care.
• Prepares patient for echocardiography procedures, positions patient as appropriate for prescribed procedure, and assists patients at completion of procedure.
• Maintains Echo image files and supplies for department.
• Keeps track of which echo studies have been dictated by the interpreting physician and which have been received.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

• A college degree (non-technical discipline) or (2) multi-craft skills acquired through extensive on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs or (3) in-depth industry and job specific technical skills acquired through a combination of formal instruction and on-the-job training.

Work Experience

• Three years to five years of similar or related experience.

Licenses/Certification

• Florida License as required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered in Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) or Credentialing International (CCI) Echocardiography

Knowledge

• Knowledge with a solid foundation in Echocardiography.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills.

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Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm