Job Description: Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking a skilled Echocardiogram Technician to join our team. As an Echocardiogram Technician, you will play a crucial role in performing a variety of cardiopulmonary functions to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This position involves conducting electrocardiograms, exercise stress testing, ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring, and more.
Key Duties:
- Performs cardiopulmonary functions such as electrocardiograms, exercise stress testing, and ambulatory electrocardiographic monitoring.
- Assesses heart structures and flows using 2-D and m-mode echocardiography, Doppler, and contrast colors.
- Assists physicians with transesophageal and stress echocardiography, as well as radionuclide and thallium studies.
- Interprets arrhythmias.
- May serve on cardiac catheterization (invasive) procedures teams.
- Assists in placing specialized equipment and instruments into the cardiovascular system for diagnosis and therapy, including cardiac pacemaker and balloon pump insertion.
Requirements:
- Degree/Education: An accredited cardiopulmonary laboratory specialist course. The technician MUST have a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) credential or equivalent. Incumbent will have 6 months to obtain RCS.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certifications are required. National certification and trauma-specific certifications are preferred but not necessary. Certifications must be through American Red Cross guidelines. Proof of current certification(s) through American Red Cross must be presented on the first day of work. Computer-based training does not fulfill the requirements. Certification must be maintained at no cost to the government. Recertification is NOT provided by the MTF. Credential may not lapse for any period of time.
- Experience: Experience performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to care for and treat cardiopulmonary laboratory patients. Experience performing diagnostic trans-thoracic echocardiograms, trans-esophageal echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, contrast studies, bubble studies, electrocardiograms, graded exercise tests, and Holter monitor procedures. At least 12 months of experience within the last 18 months.
How to Apply: If you are a dedicated Echocardiogram Technician with the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and proof of certifications to Niqcardo_calhoun@spectrumhealth.com.
About Spectrum Healthcare Resources: Spectrum Healthcare Resources is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services. Join our team and make a difference in patient care today.
Note: This position requires adherence to all relevant regulations, guidelines, and protocols related to patient care and healthcare facility operations.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
