Echocardiographer | Full Time | Days | With Call | University

About the role

The Echocardiographer I is responsible for performing echocardiogram and exercise echocardiogram examinations, including color flow mapping, cardiac doppler imaging and 2-D m-mode, without the assistance of a cardiologist, on assigned patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine, emergency, Doppler, and special (including Contrast Echos and TEE Echos) procedures on patients without the assistance of a cardiologist or other physician.
• Prepares position of patients before examination, taking into account acoustical window, lung interference, patient's size, rib interspace distance, and the possibility of congenitally abnormal anatomy.
• Explains procedure to patient and answers patient's questions.
• Identifies and defines cardiac abnormalities, and appropriately extends the scope of the exam to define abnormal findings.
• Attends and participates in, as a member or chairperson, in departmental/hospital committees or group meetings as appointed or assigned.
• Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Demonstrates effective customer relations skills, promotes a positive work environment, and contributes to the overall team effort.
• In emergency situations, initiates code procedures, administers first aid or CPR as indicated.
• Cleans equipment; performs minor repairs; reports the need for any major repairs.
• Adhere to hospital policies for time, attendance, dress code.
• Must be available for on-call if required and respond within the designated time frame for emergency procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
• Preferred - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Preferred - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Preferred - Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Pediatric Echocardiography - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Qualifications

• Required - HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association
• Required - Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Cardiovascular Credentialing International
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to float throughout MLH sites and/or clinics to perform procedures if needed.

Skills

• Competency in performing Echo examination in the designated area.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of work flow.
• Ability to float throughout MLH sites and/or clinics to perform procedures if needed.

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

Details regarding schedule are not specified in the provided job posting.