Echo Tech - Cardiology

Job Description

Vidant Health

About Vidant North Hospital

Vidant North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility where residents of Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in North Carolina and Mecklenburg, Brunswick and Greensville in Virginia receive a wide range of health services close to home. Vidant North Hospital’s team of more than 60 providers and 850 employees represent most medical specialties. In addition to 24-hour emergency care, we also offer intensive care, medical, surgical, orthopedic, behavioral health, rehabilitation and therapy services; a cardiac catheterization lab; and outpatient clinics. Our partnership with Vidant Health connects the communities we serve with broader access to various levels of care, enabling us to further customize treatment based on a patient’s unique needs.

Position Summary

The Echocardiography Technician position requires an individual who possesses an extensive knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology. This position, under the supervision of the Medical Director and the Cardiopulmonary Services Director, is responsible for performing adult Echocardiograms (Echos), Electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG), and the set-up, removal, and scanning of cardiac Holter monitors. This position also completes initial Echo reports and prepares Echo data for transmission to the reading physicians. The position performs upon the order of a physician or licensed provider, within the scope of services outlined in the hospital and departmental policy and procedure manuals.

Minimum Requirements

• Credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Zero to two years related experience
• Associate Degree

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.