Echocardiography Technician

Performs cardiac diagnostic tests that help clinicians assess heart structure and function. The Echocardiography Technician prepares patients, operates ultrasound and related monitoring equipment, acquires images and recordings and ensures that studies are ready for cardiologist review. Work may include echocardiography, stress testing and ambulatory ECG or blood-pressure monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and explain the purpose and steps of the cardiac examination.
• Perform transthoracic echocardiography and other authorised studies for assigned patient groups.
• Assist with transoesophageal echo, exercise or pharmacological stress testing where competent.
• Acquire and organise images, measurements and recordings for cardiologist review.
• Recognise and promptly communicate urgent or unusual findings to the responsible clinician.
• Maintain equipment, patient records, procedure logs and reports and report faults.
• Keep the examination area clean, safe and ready for scheduled or urgent patients.

Requirements and Qualifications

A recognised qualification in cardiac technology, echocardiography or a related diagnostic discipline is relevant, together with practical experience performing cardiac ultrasound studies. The role requires competence with equipment, patient preparation and documentation. Any professional registration or licence required for the scope must be current.

Skills and Competencies

• Echocardiography
• cardiac imaging
• Doppler studies
• stress testing support
• patient preparation
• diagnostic equipment
• clinical documentation
• cardiac-team coordination

Role Expectations

Accuracy and patient safety are central. The technician should obtain technically sound images, follow infection-control procedures and respect privacy. Clear communication with cardiologists and nursing staff helps ensure urgent concerns are escalated and studies are completed and reviewed without avoidable delay.

The employee should maintain professional standards, follow workplace and information-handling procedures, and cooperate with colleagues to meet service priorities. Tasks should be completed within the approved scope of the position, with questions or exceptions referred to the responsible manager. Dependable attendance, clear communication and a willingness to learn support consistent performance.