Cardiac Echo Technologist - York Hospital - Part-Time -...

Schedule Part-Time: 24 Hours/Weekly Day shift, rotation for weekends, holidays and on call General Summary Performs routine diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures at an advanced specialist skill and knowledge level. Essential Functions: + Performs routine & advanced cardiac ultrasound techniques and examinations such as; adult echocardiograms, preps and acquires stress echocardiograms, pediatric echocardiograms and peds clinic, 3D echo, research studies, assists the physicians with transesophageal echocardiograms, operative transesophageal echocardiograms, mitral valve clips and transcatheter aortic valve replacements. + Supervises, assists, and evaluates students in the clinical education setting. + Obtains intravenous access and administers intravenous contrast agents such as Definity and Optison. Performs Saline Bubble Studies. + Prepares preliminary echocardiogram reports and measurements for physicians. + Performs portable tests in patient rooms when necessary. + Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably. + Explains procedures to patients. + Clerical duties such as, scheduling patients, ensuring accurate billing codes, answering phones. + Maintains equipment in efficient operating order; performs preventative maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis; contacts Biomed Department for major malfunctions. + Knowledge and routine use of a digital image storage system (PACS) and associated workflow software. + Assists Echo Team Leader in the planning and presentation of peer to peer continuing education in-services on current & future Echocardiology exam protocols, techniques and image data analysis in support of current and future advanced cardiac procedures. Common Expectations: + Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). + Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and

Created: 2026-01-28