Echo Technologist (Day Shift)
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Type: Full-time
Shift: Must be able to work Monday - Thursday 7a-4p or 8a-5p AND Friday 7a-11p or 8a-12p
City of Hope Atlanta (Newnan) is seeking an Echocardiography Technician, your main occupational tasks involve creating images of the heart, cardiac chambers, valves, and vessels for the purpose of assessing heart function and diagnosing heart ailments. You will work closely with cardiologists, often performing the technical aspects of the examinations, evaluating the findings, and reporting them to the cardiologists.
You will also be responsible for interviewing the patients and reviewing their medical records so that you may adapt your sonographic techniques as necessity dictates. You provide patient care, such as preparing the patients for the sonographic imaging and providing them with instruction during the echocardiograph so that the images turn out properly. You perform echocardiography on patients while they are lying down or while they are on a treadmill to assess their heart while under physically stressful situations.
The cardiac ultrasonographer is a professional diagnostician who works closely with physicians, and nurses, to accurately diagnose medical disorders and perform cardiac ultrasound procedures utilizing current technologies. Ability to perform EKG’s.
Responsible for independent operation of sonographic equipment; performing and completing studies of cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).
Captures relevant patient history and demographics.
May perform EKGs. May perform general ultrasound procedures as needed.
Is able to transmit or present test results to physician.
Maintains proper equipment function; assures data capture.
Maintains service logs for ultrasound equipment and file maintenance, including retrieving and filing folders and report distribution.
Participates in review of ultrasound billing codes for accuracy.
Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved school of medical ultrasonography.
Minimum Requirements
Ability to perform EKG’s preferred.
One year of clinical experience in medical ultrasonography is preferred.
Required Licensure & Certifications
Must have credentials in ultrasound with the ARDMS-American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers; or CCI-Cardiac Credentialing International, or Registry eligible.
Must have an active BLS.
At City of Hope, our Culture of People First is the core principle of our belief in Good Health, Security & Stability, Work-Life Balance and Family-friendly benefits! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans that reward you when you stay healthy including:
401(k) Savings & Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Health Spending & Voluntary benefits
Empowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs
529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care services
Our Full-time stakeholders receive 21 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off each year!
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
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