Echocardiography Technician - FT Atrium Health Navicent
Atrium Health Navicent · Macon, GA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$35.5–$53.25/hrFull-time
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 of Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.
Responsibilities
- Actively engages in performance improvement and quality initiatives in collaboration with leadership.
- Safely and effectively treats patients, maintaining accurate records and adhering to infection control standards.
- Ensures procedure areas are clean and ready for patient volume changes, handling biohazard materials safely and reporting issues promptly.
- Maintains effective communication tools and adapts to changing departmental needs with efficiency.
- Completes required competency checklists within designated timeframes, including age-specific training.
- Keeps up-to-date with continuing education and certifications, seeking guidance when needed and escalating complex issues appropriately.
Requirements
- Registered or registry-eligible in Adult Echocardiography through ARDMS or 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 possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of experience performing echocardiograms, or have a minimum of four years of full-time, 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.
- Physical ability to assist patients and stand for extended periods.
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
- Education Assistance Program
Pay
$35.50 - $53.25 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm.