Echocardiographer

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform all echocardiogram studies ordered by physicians, including, but limited to; Transthoracic 2-D, M-Mode, Color-flow Doppler, Transesophageal, Exercise stress and pharmacological echocardiography.
• Perform IV contrast administration and agitated saline bubble studies.
• Accurately perform other cardiac diagnostic studies as assigned, including but not limited to: EKG, Holter prep, monitoring and analysis and Cardiac stress tests.
• Correctly utilizes mechanical devices to provide the best diagnostic information to cardiology physicians to include but not limited to: echocardiographs, cardiac stress systems, electrocardiographs, Holter monitors and computer analysis.
• Accurately assesses hospital information systems for scheduling, processing and correct charging of all studies.
• Implement appropriate infection control practices and demonstrates a working knowledge of aseptic techniques and equipment disinfection.
• Interacts with students from contracted colleges and universities, providing preceptorship and clinical guidance as per contracted agreements.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform cardiac diagnostic tests following age specific guidelines and procedures, specifically with neonatal and pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Credential(s): Basic Life Support, Registered Cardiac Sonographer; Or RDCS through ARDMS.
• Experience: Successful completion of certification program and/or two years hands-on experience with echocardiography.

Skills

• Age-specific care to patients of all ages.
• Professional resource to physicians, nursing staff and all other hospital staff.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans.
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Disability and Life Insurance options.
• On Site Child Care.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts.
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!