The technician will perform various echocardiograms, stress tests, and assist cardiologists with transesophageal echocardiograms while maintaining accurate testing documentation and charge records. This role also involves providing training and acting as a resource for students, residents, and physicians.
Requirements summary
Candidates must graduate from a two-year Cardiovascular Technology program and hold either the RDCS registry from ARDMS or the RCS registry from CCI, along with current BLS certification. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to empathize with patients are also required.
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Job Title Registered Echo Technician Location Weston Facility Florida Weston Hospital Department Imaging-Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute Job Code D0331F Shift Days + Call Schedule 7:30am-6:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare.
As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida.
Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Echocardiograph technicians are a very specific kind of diagnostic medical sonographer dealing with the heart.
Echo technicians use ultrasound devices and other imaging tools that use sound waves to create images of the heart.
They inspect the chambers and walls of the heart as well as the valves.
An echocardiogram can be administered externally on a patient's chest but can also be conducted by placing a tube down a patient's esophagus to get closer to the heart internally.
This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days + on-call shifts between 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform echocardiograms, stress tests, stress echoes and Dobutamine stress echo.
Assist cardiologist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
Consult with cardiologists for interpretation of test results.
Maintain records of testing documentation.
Provide daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
Provide training and acts as a resource for echocardiogram students, residents, and physicians.
Provide testing for add-on emergency patients.
Always maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files, including products and service quotes.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate from a two-year Cardiovascular Technology program Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) registry status from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other caregivers Ability to empathize with patients and families Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Five years of experience in echo and vascular ultrasound OR completion of a clinical externship with Cleveland Clinic Vascular tech training Physical
Requirements
Interact with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers. Good hand coordination for positioning of probe and equipment. Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results. Use good judgment in stressful emergency situations. Adequate mathematics skills to maintain accurate record and report. Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients. Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment. Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned. Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
