Echo Tech- Registered Jobs

Responsibilities:

• Provides testing for add-on emergency patients.
• Performs echocardiograms, stress test, stress echoes, and Dobutamine stress echo.
• Assists cardiologist with transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Provides daily account of patient's charge requisition with appropriate ICD9 codes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provides training and acts as a resource for echocardiogram students, residents and physicians.
• Consults with cardiologist for interpretation of test results. Maintains records of testing for documentation.
• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times, including products and service quotes.

Education:

• Graduation from two (2) year cardiovascular technologist program. Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians and other health care worker.
• Ability to empathize with patients and families.

Certifications:

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT), RDCMS eligible.

Complexity of Work:

• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

Work Experience:

• 5 years experience in echo exp. preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens
• Use good judgment in stressful emergency situations.
• Good hand coordination for positioning of probe and equipment.
• Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
• Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.
• Adequate mathematics skills to maintain accurate record and report.
• Good vision to analyze computer screens and VCR recordings to diagnose test results.
• Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Join the Cleveland Clinic Florida team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

As an Echo Technician, you will perform all aspects of Echocardiographic ultrasound testing.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

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