Echo Technician - Per Diem
UHS
Summary
Responsible for performing echocardiographic studies.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Perform echocardiograms and verify completeness of patient examination prior to submission to Cardiologist.
- Maintain diagnostic equipment in good working order and notify Supervisor or Director of any equipment in need of repairs.
- Record inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Distribute and file all reports.
- Demonstrate ability to perform quantitative measurements of data obtained from the on mode tracings.
- Take verbal orders for diagnostic testing from physicians and record orders in chart.
- Utilizes order entry system to access and complete exams.
- Compile echo cardiology reports for physicians. Properly label and organize paperwork and/or tapes, CD for physician review.
Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion from an AMA accredited training program in 2D, color flow and M Mode echocardiography.
- Register as an echosonographer is required.
- Registered Echo sonographer.
- Current Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association certification required.
Benefits
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.