Echocardiography Technician at Ellis Medicine – Schenectady , New York

WHAT WILL YOU GET AS AN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN AT ELLIS MEDICINE?

• Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off to support a work-life balance, including 6 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account-allowing you to set aside pretax dollars to better care for your health and the health of your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life Insurance

WHAT WILL YOU DO AS AN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN?

The Echocardiography Technician performs accurate adult echocardiographic exams, stress echos, and transesophageal ultrasound studies on inpatients and outpatients. The position requires initiative and judgment, utilizing ultrasound equipment for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Must work closely with the physicians and be able to detect abnormalities on the exams and report the findings to the nurse or physician as needed.
• Maintain department supplies and perform tasks necessary to insure performance of the ultrasound and work station equipment
• Ability to be on call periodically during the month to help insure 24/7 coverage.
• Retain statistics used for the monthly statistical reports.
• Work closely with students from ultrasound programs from various colleges to aid in their clinical instruction.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE AN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN?

Requirements:

Associate's degree in a Medical Science field—Required.

Three (3) years' experience in ultrasound, or come from an accredited ultrasound school and be registered or registry eligible.—Required

Obtain echo certification/registration within one year of employment. Must obtain the credits necessary to maintain their registry status.Required

EEOC Statement: Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range: $36.07-$54.10 / per hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.