Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist

Quick Facts

• Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist (FT/PT/Per Diem)
• Performs diagnostic echocardiography studies and supports physician interpretation

Description

Perform diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with scope and standards of practice and organizational policies. Position patients, perform imaging, optimize image quality, and enter/transmit/report study data to physician staff. Advanced echocardiography (e.g., 3D, myocardial mechanics, and other advanced modalities) may be required, and you may travel to satellite locations.

Responsibilities

• Position patient and perform echocardiography procedures
• Analyze imaging results, adjust settings for optimal image quality, and document preliminary study data
• Prepare equipment and supplies; select exposure factors and imaging parameters
• Apply safety standards and perform quality control procedures on equipment
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions; ensure proper working order
• Review patient history and physician orders
• Educate patients regarding procedures and equipment to ensure understanding and cooperation
• Perform advanced diagnostic imaging when applicable (e.g., 3D, myocardial mechanics, mechanical circulatory support devices, transcatheter therapies)
• Coordinate patient care with the healthcare team
• When applicable, prepare and administer ultrasound enhancing agents (UEA) and/or medications within scope; monitor patient condition and report changes

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program
• Adult echocardiography: 1 year experience in an IAC accredited institution, or credentialed new grad within 1 year of graduation
• Pediatric echocardiography: 1 year experience imaging congenital heart defect and surgical repairs in an IAC accredited institution, or new grad within 1 year of graduation
• Obtain the appropriate echocardiography credential within 6 months of starting (where required)
• Hold an appropriate echocardiography credential as listed (e.g., RDCS/AE, RCS, ACS, RCCS, and/or pediatric RDCS)
• BLS certification (AHA) in an acceptable e-card format

Benefits

• Up to $15K sign-on bonus (per posting)
• Onsite hiring event with walk-ins welcomed