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ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN II - 10030486

Duarte, CA
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City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Echocardiography Technician II-Per Diem
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.  
We are looking for an experienced Echocardiography Technician II (Echo Tech II) to join our team! In this role, you will operate high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) and other noninvasive echocardiography equipment to capture detailed heart images. This position requires advanced knowledge and specialized skills to support diagnostic and therapeutic services for a designated patient population.
As a successful candidate, you will:
  • Perform Echocardiogram, carotid and peripheral vascular studies, use non-invasive procedure, to examine heart valves, chambers, and blood vessels to produce images. 
  • Evaluate the various valves and chambers of the heart and makes appropriate measurements.
  • Perform imaging and non-imaging cardiovascular evaluations which may include exercise tolerance tests, electrocardiograms, stress tests, and transesophageal echocardiography. 
  • Obtain patient history, explains procedure to patient, addresses patients’ concerns, and follows established pre-screening. 
  • Determine appropriate methodology and techniques to use: arrange immobilization and/or support devices for proper patient positioning: selects appropriate imaging device
  • Recognize potentially serious conditions (e.g., pericardial effusion, intracardiac tumor, thrombi, etc) and brings it to the attention of the physician. 
  • Maintain echocardiography and other equipment in efficient operating order; may perform minor preventative maintenance; contacts outside service for major malfunctions.
  • Maintain inventory control, storage, and routing of supplies.
Your qualifications should include:
Minimum Education: 
  • Associated degree in Cardiovascular Ultrasound
  • Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training
Minimum Experience: 
  • 2 years’ experience performing M-mode and 2-dimensional echocardiograms, as well as Doppler studies
Req. Certification/Licensure: 
  • American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), and/or 
  • Register Cardiac Sonography (RCS) from Cardiovascular credentialing international (CCI)
  • BLS Card from the American Heart Association
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here. 

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