Echo Tech II
Mercy Medical Center Merced

Overview:

Mercy Medical Center (MMC), a Dignity Health member, is a 186 bed acute care, religious sponsored, not-for-profit hospital located in the city of Merced, California. MMC opened on May 2, 2010 and employs over 1,300 people, making it one of the largest employees in Merced County. MMC has a professional relationship with more than 250 local physicians. Major programs and services include: one licensed acute care facility with a family birthing center, intensive care unit, emergency care and four floors housing, telemetry and medical/surgical nursing units. There are three outpatient facilities, Mercy UC Davis Cancer Center, Mercy Outpatient Center and the Mercy Medical Pavilion. Services at these outpatient centers include home care, physical and cardiac rehabilitation, ambulatory surgery, cancer care, laboratory, imaging and endoscopy. MMC primary service area includes the cities of Merced, Atwater, Winton and the County of Merced.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Echo Tech II performs echocardiogram procedures. Follows physician written orders in providing these services. The Echo Tech II assists in developing policies and procedures regarding the clinical application of Cardiovascular services following accepted clinical practices. Follows physician orders in providing these services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• ARDMS Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT), Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• Minimum of two (2) years acute care Echo Tech experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Stress testing
• Experience in Holter monitoring
• Experience in records management for procedures and patient files