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Echocardiographer (Echo Tech) - FT - Day/Evening

Mary Washington Healthcare · Fredericksburg, VA · Yesterday
Healthcare$41.41–$62.11/hrFull-time

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

About the Role

This position is accountable for performing echocardiography evaluations and effectively identifying cardiac and/or other physiological anomalies. Additionally, this role serves as the primary assistant to physicians with invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical procedures related to echocardiography. The position supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment to quality service for patients, the public, and co-workers.

Commitment to Care Bonus potential for qualifying external candidates.

Responsibilities

  • Performs echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography, and other studies to assist physicians in identifying cardiac and/or other physiological anomalies.
  • Records patient anatomy, reports physiological aberrations, and suggests additional procedures for the physician’s consideration to optimize diagnosis and expedite therapeutic interventions.
  • Prepares reports and accurately documents patient procedures in accordance with department policy.
  • Initiates preventive maintenance and minor repairs on medical devices in accordance with department and hospital standards.
  • Maintains supply inventory.
  • Monitors the development of technicians in the application of various echocardiography procedures to ensure compliance and effective patient care.
  • Participates in the training and education of technicians and others to develop understanding of the discipline.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school graduate.
  • Graduation from an accredited echocardiography training course.
  • Preferred: Associate’s degree in medical science.

Qualifications

  • AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
  • One of the following certifications: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS).

Physical Requirements

  • Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.
  • Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
  • Ability to lift 35 lbs.
  • Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.
  • Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

  • Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
  • Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

  • Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
  • Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.

Mary Washington Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment or associates.

Pay

Pay Range: $41.41 - $62.11 per hour

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