Echo Tech

About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country’s largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.
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Participates in Performance Improvement activities. Provides service to age range from neonate to geriatrics. Performs diagnostic testing on both inpatient and outpatient basis to include 2 D/M Mode to Doppler, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), stress testing, arterial doppler, venous dopplers, Pharmocologic echo/nuclear studies, contrast echos, cardiac stress testing, EKG s, Holter monitoring/scanning on all ages and EEG Studies. Assists physician in the performance of exercise stress testing (all modalities from initial hookup through recovery phase of testing),,and will identify and document ectopic rhythms observed during testing. Has the jnowledge or will to learn to perform all aspects of holter monitoring from initial hookup though scanning and generation of reports. Serves as a liaison between patients, interpreting physicians (Cardiologists) and referring physicians; explains testing procedures to patient; ensures that emergent exam results are relayed promptly to the appropriate physician or medical floor. Call is required and must be able to respond to the hospital within 30 mins.

Regulatory Requirements:

High school graduate;

Associates degree is preferred, but not required

Successful EKG Interpretation course completion

Prefer specific experience and training in Ultrasound.

Current BCLS certification

Successful completion of basic cardiac orientation

Stroke/chest pain training- Recommended

Recommended Language Skills: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.

Moderate written and verbal skills.

Skills: Basic computer knowledge. Ability to use EKG and Holter monitors, Event Monitors, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors, Cardiac Stress Test.

Physical Demands: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled