Medelitellc
Cardiac Diagnostic Technician (EKG & Echo)
Altamont, NY. Posted 10 days ago
The role
You will perform echocardiograms and electrocardiograms for patients in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. This role supports the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular conditions in a geriatric population.
What you will do
- Perform transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) in accordance with established protocols
- Obtain high-quality diagnostic images for cardiology interpretation
- Perform EKGs, rhythm strips, and other non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests
- Prepare patients for procedures and ensure comfort and safety throughout testing
- Properly place electrodes and operate EKG equipment according to established standards
- Identify and document anatomical and functional cardiac findings
- Monitor patients during testing and report abnormal findings to the supervising clinician
- Accurately document procedures and submit studies through designated systems
- Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment as needed
- Adhere to HIPAA, infection control, and facility policies
Required qualifications
- Prior experience performing echocardiograms and/or EKGs required
- Strong technical, diagnostic, and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable working with the geriatric population
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed
- Prolonged standing/walking
- Assisting with patient positioning
- Operating and moving diagnostic equipment
- Lifting/moving patients
Nice to have
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field
- RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) certification or equivalent for Echo studies
- EKG Technician certification (CET or equivalent)
- Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Malpractice Insurance
About the company
Infinite Medical P.C. is a nationwide network of advanced practice providers and specialty clinicians delivering care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.