Echocardiography Technologist

Job Description

Work Status Details : REGULAR FULL TIME 64.00 Hours Every Two Weeks

Pay Rate Type : Hourly

Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience.

The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards / compensation package offered to candidates.

Min $30.6681

Mid $38.3352

Summary :

The Echocardiography Technologist is responsible for performing high quality cardiac ultrasound procedures and other noninvasive echocardiography testing to produce images of the heart.

The Echo Tech assists the physician in providing specialized invasive echocardiography procedures including in the OR and Cath Lab.

The Echo Tech requires specialized knowledge and skills in support of the provision of diagnostic and / or therapeutic services to a specified patient population.

Why Yuma Regional Medical Center?

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is located in Yuma, AZ. Our purpose is building a healthier tomorrow. We strive by putting patients first as they are the center of every decision and action we take.

YRMC is rooted in the community by living and breathing the dynamic nature of our region. Being committed to progress by constantly and consistently advancing healthcare, creating meaningful experiences and improving the lives of everyone around us.

Our Values

Bring Kindness Achieve Together Aspire For Better Do The Right Thing Lead With Optimism

About Yuma, AZ

Named by the Guinness World Records as the Sunniest City on Earth with winters averaging temperatures of 70 degrees, sunny days and cooler nights.

Yuma, Arizona is a place to explore the great outdoors with hiking, jet skiing, boating and off-roading. Don’t forget to soak up the sun at the great Colorado River or one of Yuma’s many lakes.

Yuma is centrally located in Southwest Arizona, within a short drive to many popular attractions and destinations.

Bring your skills to one of the sunniest places on earth - Yuma, AZ!

Responsibilities :

Performs non-invasive routine and emergent adult cardiac ultrasound examinations; obtains history, explains procedure to patient, and uses good judgement in determining if additional images are necessary for proper diagnosis.

Provides 2D and 3D echo studies; performs specialized non-invasive echo studies including stress echo, and contrast echo.

Performs non-invasive routine and emergent infant and pediatric cardiac ultrasound examinations. Obtains history, explains procedure to patient, and uses good judgement in determining if additional images are necessary for proper diagnosis, and provides 2D echo studies.

Assists the physician in providing diagnostic and therapeutic testing / procedures in specialized and invasive cardiac procedures including TEE, TAVR, ASD closures, CABG’s, and ablations.

Ensures proper maintenance and care of the equipment and supplies, including appropriate procedure, technique and documentation in the disinfection of machines, and probes for patient safety.

Maintains accurate patient documentation, including the echo data management system, assists in providing timely echo reports, and accurately enters all charges for billing purposes.

Maintains and develops professional skills and knowledge, and promoting continuous improvement of workplace practices.

Credentials : Essential :

Essential :

• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
• REGISTERED CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER (RCS)

Education : Essential :

Essential :

HS DIPLOMA / GED

Other information :

REQUIRED : 0 years experience

Physical Requirements and working conditions for this position will be provided to you up on interview.