Echocardiographer

The Echocardiographer is responsible for performing cardiac ultrasound procedures. The role also involves assisting a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during stress echocardiogram and TEE procedures. The position requires complete knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

• Performs echocardiograms including 2-D M-Mode, color flow imaging, stress echo, TEE, and doppler studies.
• Has knowledge of Strain and 3D echocardiography.
• Obtains patient history and performs procedures as ordered.
• Helps patients onto and off the bed.
• Notifies supervisor in cases of acute or life-threatening abnormalities and communicates abnormal studies directly to the cardiologist.
• Obtains digital acquisition and storage of echo study for physician interpretation.
• Transports equipment to the patient's room for bedside studies.
• Calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment and reports breakdowns and supply needs.
• Completes and processes billing charge requisition, log books, worksheets, and reports.
• Cleans and prepares room for the next patient and maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique and principles of isolation according to policy and procedure.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Adheres to accrediting standards and those identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Assists in training new employees in the cost center.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitoring.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a certified cardiovascular technology school and/or graduate of an accredited ultrasonography program with a specialty in cardiac sonography with RDMS or RDCS.

• Registered Cardiac Sonographer or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Certification.
• Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification within 30 days of hire.

• One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred.
• Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Familiarity with computers, hemodynamic monitoring, and sterile operative techniques.
• Must document at least 15 hours of echocardiography-related continuing education over a period of three (3) years. All hours must be relevant to echocardiography.
• Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications, and continuing education to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One-year clinical echocardiography experience preferred.
• Preferred 2 years prior experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory or invasive procedure area.

Shift 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Monday - Friday. No weekends. No Holidays. No On call. Must have at least 2 years of experience.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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