Echocardiography Technician

Position Summary

Assists the physicians in echocardiography testing of the patients. Assists nursing personnel during clinical hours whenever possible. This individual will need to have a proficient knowledge of cardiac echo equipment. Will need to work independently and with the cardiology teams when needed.

Core Competencies

• Performs all duties and demonstrates behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization.
• Consistently demonstrates commitment to customer service excellence in all interactions with patients, family members, visitors and other staff that are consistent with the Customer Service performance standards.
• Continually participates in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts. Demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively communicate (to include reading, writing, and speaking) to all patients, family members, visitors and other staff members with the expectation that each employee, within the context of their specific job duties, can read, interpret, understand, and communicate clearly and effectively in order to ensure proper understanding, all written / verbal communication are followed and information is shared appropriately.
• Demonstrates, maintains and upholds expectations set forth in the organizational Code of Conduct.
• Actively participates in the safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting patient safety as well as environmental safety.
• Accomplishes individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor based on prior performance evaluation.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education (Including Licenses and Certifications) : Associates degree in Echocardiography or a related field required. Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) certification required.

Experience : Two years' experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.

Skills / Abilities :

Supervision and Travel Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Travel Requirements : No travel is expected for this position