Echocardiography Technician - FT Atrium Health Navicent

About the role

The Department 02050 AHNMG Heart Success is seeking an Echo Technician to join our team at 1st St - Cardiology. This is a Full-time Benefits Eligible position with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Actively engages in performance improvement and quality initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
• Supports utilization review and new product evaluations to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Follows established protocols and collaborative care guidelines to ensure safe and effective treatment.
• Maintains accurate patient records and adheres to infection control standards.
• Provides age-appropriate care across the lifespan in a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Keeps procedure areas clean and organized, ensuring readiness for fluctuating patient volumes.
• Handles biohazard materials safely and reports equipment issues or unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintains effective communication tools and adapts to changing departmental needs with efficiency.
• Completes required competency checklists within designated timeframes, including age-specific training.
• Seek guidance when needed and escalates complex issues appropriately to ensure continuous learning and safe practice.
• Performs independent echocardiographic procedures and maintains familiarity with standard protocols.
• Obtains and interprets diagnostic-quality images independently.
• Communicates effectively with patients and explains procedures.
• Uses ultrasound physics and equipment operation knowledge to provide patient care.
• Adheres to infection control and safety procedures.
• Assists patients and stands for extended periods.

Requirements

• Registered or registry-eligible in Adult Echocardiography through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), with certification obtained within one year.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduate of a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience performing echocardiograms, or Four years of on-the-job training and experience working as an echocardiographer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology, including congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Proficiency in echocardiographic techniques, including 2D, M-mode, Doppler, and color flow imaging.
• Understanding of ultrasound physics and equipment operation.
• Ability to obtain and interpret diagnostic-quality images independently.
• Skill in patient care and communication, including positioning and explaining procedures.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation standards and use of electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to follow protocols and safety procedures, including infection control.
• Physical ability to assist patients and stand for extended periods.

Skills

• Knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.
• Proficiency in echocardiographic techniques.
• Understanding of ultrasound physics and equipment operation.
• Ability to obtain and interpret diagnostic-quality images.
• Skill in patient care and communication.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation standards.
• Ability to follow protocols and safety procedures.
• Physical ability to assist patients.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Pay

$35.50 - $53.25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday. 8am-5pm.