Echocardiograph Technician jobs in North Carolina

Summary:

Performs cardiac echocardiograms as ordered by the physician.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Includes the following but other duties may be assigned:

• Prioritize and evaluate patient orders
• Prepares patient and explains procedures to patient; answers questions carefully and completely
• Perform diagnostic echocardiogram procedure in accordance with accepted protocols as directed by physician
• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating equipment
• Maintain ultrasound equipment in appropriate operating condition
• Maintain examination rooms and work areas. Order and stock all ultrasound and vascular lab supplies
• Maintain accurate department records, reports and files as directed
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Required:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Completion of accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program
• RDMS
• Experience in cardiovascular pathology
• BLS/CPR certification

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs. /day) Occasionally (0.6 – 2.5 hrs. /day) Frequently (2.6 – 5.5 hrs./day) Continuously (5.6 – 8.0 hrs./day)

Echocardiology Tech Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
• Teamwork/Process Focus
• Dependability/Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Quality/Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety/Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills/Time Management
• Med/IV
• Computer Knowledge/Skills
• Procedures
• Triage – Phone and Face to Face
• Specimen Collection
• Assessment Skills
• Documentation
• Equipment Maintenance