Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technician, Walterboro

Work Where Balance Meets Purpose – Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits! 

Join Genesis Healthcare and be the driving force behind smooth, patient-focused operations. 

Now Hiring: Cardiovascular Ultrasound Technician (Echo Tech)

Location: Genesis Healthcare, Inc. – Walterboro, SC

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (8 hours)

No Weekends – Enjoy Work-Life Balance!

POSITION SUMMARY

We’re seeking a Registered Echo Technologist with a passion for cardiovascular health and a talent for capturing the images that matter most. In this vital role, you’ll use advanced ultrasound technology to perform high-quality echocardiograms that help providers detect, diagnose, and treat heart conditions with accuracy and confidence.

Working under the direction of experienced physicians, you’ll be a trusted expert on the front lines of patient care—delivering critical insights with every scan.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Achieve Results

• The Echo Tech main responsibility is to execute test components of Artery/Heart function.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure and uphold the confidentially requirements of all patient records and manage al daily task and activities consistent with HIPAA, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the clinic’s policies and regulations regarding confidentiality and security.

Relationships

• Develop and ensure effective, positive relationships within and among the clinic staff, as well as with patients, vendors, contractors, and related resources.

Professionalism

• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications always represent the organization in a highly professional manner.

• Uphold and ensure compliance with and attention to all corporate policies and procedures, as well as the mission and values of the organization.

PRIMARY TASKS & DUTIES

• Perform echocardiogram examinations

• Perform electrocardiogram (EKG) examinations

• Perform abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) examinations

• Perform lower extremity vascular studies

• Perform carotid ultrasound

• Document preliminary report on appropriate forms.

• Code encounters for billing purposes.

• Upload and scan studies for readings

• Cleans filters on machine when needed

• Ensure all reports are logged.

• Scan and result all tests performed

• Sign off encounters and test that resulted

• Verify ultrasound readings on Direct Radiology bill monthly

• Ensure prior authorizations are obtained prior to performing studies

• Must be able to commute to other Genesis Healthcare, Inc. locations as needed.

• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Function in a multi-tasking, multiple priorities environment, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Communicate with a diverse patient population.

• Utilize a wide variety of office technology and tools to collect, enter, process, file patient records and documentation

• The ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment

Education

· Associate degree. Successful completion of ultrasound and cardiovascular program. Verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in echo and vascular. Active Certification by American Registry of ARDMS; current compliance with CME. Must be able to speak read, write and understand English.

Professional

· “Communication, customer service or working with the general public, preferably in a medical care facility.

· At Least two years’ experience in an Echo department.

Physical/Environmental

· Ability to interact with computer screen for up to six hours at a time (visual acuity required).

· Must have manual dexterity for use of keyboard. Ability to remain stationary for periods of up to four hours. Ability to communicate via phone, mail and in person to resolve disputes, solve problems, etc.

· Capacity to function in a sometimes stressful, multi-tasking environment

Education

• Associate degree. Successful completion of ultrasound and cardiovascular program. Verified didactic and supervised clinical experience in echo and vascular. Active Certification by American Registry of ARDMS; current compliance with CME. Must be able to speak read, write and understand English.

Professional

• “Communication, customer service or working with the general public, preferably in a medical care facility.

• At Least two years’ experience in an Echo department.

Physical/Environmental

• Ability to interact with computer screen for up to six hours at a time (visual acuity required).

• Must have manual dexterity for use of keyboard. Ability to remain stationary for periods of up to four hours. Ability to communicate via phone, mail and in person to resolve disputes, solve problems, etc.

• Capacity to function in a sometimes stressful, multi-tasking environment