Cardiac Echosonographer Technologist, Per Diem

About the role

This position performs services utilizing diagnostic ultrasound equipment specifically for cardiac structures. The primary responsibilities include performing comprehensive echocardiographic procedures such as Echocardiograms, Trans-Esophageal Echocardiograms, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms, and Exercise Echocardiograms. The role also involves communicating with various departments within the hospital and the Cardiovascular lab to facilitate service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive echocardiographic procedures including but not limited to Echocardiograms, Trans-Esophageal Echocardiograms, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms, and Exercise Echocardiograms, both in the Cardiovascular lab and in-patient units.
• Recognizes and responds to urgent clinical findings, acts upon echocardiogram results requiring immediate response.
• Informs physicians of abnormal study results which may require immediate response (under direction of the director of Lab).
• Collaborates and effectively communicates with the multidisciplinary care team including physicians and other health care professionals.
• Communicates with different areas of the Cardiology Department, other hospital departments, and the Cardiovascular Lab to facilitate delivery of service.
• Ensures quality, accuracy, and integrity of documentation and patient reports.
• Performs data entry of the echocardiogram results, generates formal reports, Disperses the reports to referring physicians and inpatient units. Will telephone test results to physicians as necessary.
• Responsible for proper processing of billing data, files and records.
• Able to use and maintain all Cardiac Ultrasound Equipment. Maintains and properly cleans all echocardiography equipment including but not limited to the probes and filters.
• Prepares the lab for readiness and patient appointments.
• Helps maintain a clean and orderly environment for the Cardiovascular Lab.
• Coordinates workflow and scheduling for echocardiography services.
• Assists in scheduling special echocardiogram procedures and arrange for all necessary personnel.
• Contributes to education and professional development activities.
• Helps prepare material for weekly echocardiography conference, Grand Rounds, and other instructional situations when applicable.
• Promotes patient safety and service excellence. Takes all necessary measures to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Requirements

• Education: GED or HS Diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: Health care experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or the Advanced Cardiac Sonographer (ACS) certification required.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $38.94 - $57.86 per hour, based on the minimum job qualifications. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BMCHS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.