Echo Technician - Cardiology - Full Time 8 Hour Nights (non-exempt) (union)

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA, US
Hourly range: $49.30 - $83.81; factors include exp...
Echocardiography procedure performance
Transesophageal echocardiography assistance
Intra cardiac echocardiography support
The Echo Tech is responsible for performing multiple diagnostic non-invasive Cardiology procedures according to policy and procedure

Job Summary

  • The Echo Tech is responsible for performing multiple diagnostic non-invasive Cardiology procedures according to policy and procedure.
  • The role requires assisting Anesthesiologists and Cardiologists with Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) in the OR, ICU, and Cath Lab.
  • Candidates must maintain accurate patient records, document studies in the Department Log Sheet, and perform high-level disinfection of laboratory equipment.

Matching Summary

The Echo Tech is responsible for performing multiple diagnostic non-invasive Cardiology procedures according to policy and procedure.

Salary

Hourly range: $49.30 - $83.81; Factors include experience, education, and market considerations; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Echocardiography procedure performance
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography assistance
  • Intra Cardiac Echocardiography support
  • High-level disinfection of probes
  • Critical value reporting to cardiologist

Nice-to-have

  • Patient education and advocacy skills
  • Continuous professional growth mindset
  • Team collaboration with physicians
  • Performance improvement project participation

Key Requirements

  • Completion of accredited sonography program with Echocardiography emphasis
  • 1 year experience in Echocardiograms, Stress Echos, and ECGs
  • Valid credential from ARDMS, CCI, or CARDUP (RDCS, RCS, RCCS, or CRCS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
  • Fire Life Safety Training for LA City residents

Work Rights

Not specified

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