Day (United States of America)
Department:
100 - 730000 TG - Electrocardiology (EKG)The Echo Tech is responsible for the scheduling and performance of Echocardiograms, (including M-Mode and Cardiac Doppler), Transesophageal Echo, Dobutamine Stress Echo, and Electrocardiograms as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess patients before, during, and after procedures, and provide timely interventions as needed.
• Educate patients and families about cardiac diagnostic tests.
• Obtain accurate patient histories and documentation prior to testing.
• Perform and interpret echocardiograms, cardiac stress tests, ECGs, and Holter monitoring.
• Maintain and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment; ensure testing areas are clean and stocked.
• Respond appropriately to emergency/code situations and maintain crash cart readiness.
• Ensure accurate scheduling, reporting, and documentation of procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members.
• Support department goals, safety standards, and compliance with policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
1. Must be Registered through ARDMS (RDCS) or CCI (RCS) with active status; or
2. Completion of an ultrasound or cardiovascular technology program and must pass the credentialing Registry examination within 1 year of hire.
3. Two years’ experience either by working or school related preferred
Schedule:
Monday - Friday with a rotating schedule beginning at either 6:30am, 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:00am, & 8:30am.
7 day call rotation every 4 - 5 weeks.
Terrebonne General Health System has been building a reputation based on quality and is a nationally recognized health care organization that provides state-of-the-art technology and advanced services.
Terrebonne General is a public, non-profit health care system consisting of a 321 licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services such as a Women’s Center, cancer care services, an outpatient surgery center, diagnostic imaging services, Women’s Diagnostic and Breast Imaging Center, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and emergency care services.
Terrebonne General takes pride in being the largest community-based hospital in the tri-parish area of Terrebonne, Lafourche and St. Mary parishes. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1500 employees. In addition, the system currently has a medical staff of over 150 physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from family practice to cardiovascular surgery.
Terrebonne General is accredited by Joint Commission, the national body that ensures that member hospitals meet established standards for quality of patient care. Terrebonne General is also a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association and is also a member of Premier, a purchasing organization of several hundred hospitals throughout the entire United States.
