Echocardiograph Tech

Job Summary:
Under the guidance of the Medical Director of Cardiology and in a team environment this position is responsible for providing cardiac diagnostic tests on both in-patient and out-patient basis.

Job Responsibilities:
-Primarily performs echocardiograms exercise stress echocardiograms pharmacological stress echocardiograms.
-Performs routine stress tests pharmacological stress tests Holter monitors and ECGs as needed.
-Obtains continuing education credits in order to maintain credentialing status.
-Provides preliminary echocardiogram report to interpreting physician.
-Reviews orders for appropriate ICD-9 codes enters information into log and enters charges into computer. Pulls previous test results for comparisons.
-Processes ECG including: pulling previous ECGs for comparisons entering charges entering the Muse system the physicians corrections to the machine interpretations.
-Aids in the preparation of final reports by correcting typographical errors. Copies distributes and files finalized reports.
-Answers the telephone and schedule tests.

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Required Skills & Experience:
-N/A

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One year experience in echocardiography.

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Required Education:
-Graduate of an accredited program of Echocardiography or Cardiac Ultrasound or equivalent.

Preferred Education:
-N/A

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Registered Cardiac Sonographer by the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography or equivalent.
-BLS Certification (AHA HSI or American Red Cross).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A

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