Ut Health Athens - Athens, GA
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Athens, GA
101-250 employees
Hospitals
About the position
As an Echo Technician at UT Health Athens, you will perform ultrasound procedures for patients of all ages to assist in diagnosing and treating heart disease. This role involves maintaining ultrasound equipment, managing departmental supplies, and ensuring compliance with infection control procedures while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Additionally, you will handle administrative tasks to facilitate smooth daily operations within the radiology department.
Responsibilities
- Perform ultrasound procedures for all ages to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
- Maintain adequate departmental supplies.
- Perform Transthoracic, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms for adult patients.
- Evaluate and assist in the operation and maintenance of ultrasound equipment.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures and practices in Infection Control.
- Collect and distribute documents relevant to procedures and other clerical items to ensure smooth daily operations.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Eligible.
- Qualified second-year student from an Allied Health Echocardiography program doing PRN work only and has been proctored and signed off by the Echo Coordinator.
- CPR Certified Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire date.
- Echo registered in RDCS or RCS within six (6) months of the hire date.
Nice-to-haves
- Allied Health degree in performing Echocardiography studies.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Paid time off
- Supportive and inclusive culture
