Echocardiography Technician - FT Atrium Health Navicent
Hugh Chatham Health · Macon, GA · 2 wk ago
Engineering$35.5–$53.25/hrFull-time
About the role
The successful candidate will join our team at Department 02050 AHNMG Heart Success, where they will contribute to the quality patient care and performance improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Keeps effective communication tools and adapts to changing departmental needs with efficiency.
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, 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.
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
Schedule
Monday - Friday. 8am-5pm