Echocardiographer - Registered PRN

About This Role

Perform all types of echocardiograms to established standards and practices at a high technical level in a hospital setting for patients aged 12 and above. This role involves maintaining patient safety, preparing worksheets for physicians, and supporting the department's Quality Assurance process.

Responsibilities

• Perform all echocardiograms including 2D, M-Mode, color Doppler, pulse wave Doppler, continuous wave Doppler, transesophageal echocardiogram, and stress echo.
• Assure proper patient identification and safety.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Demonstrate understanding of universal precautions and role in fire and disaster response.
• Complete forms, records, and logs accurately for procedures and billing.
• Prepare echocardiographic worksheets for physicians' review and interpretation.
• Support department Quality Assurance process through accurate, timely, and complete data collection.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and maintain positive professional relationships with peers, physicians, and customers.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions and provide additional views to assist cardiologists.
• Responsible for patient preparation, including assessing compliance with NPO status, patient transport, electrode placement, and maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or GED
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association
• RDCS (ARDMS) or RCS (CCI)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED, Graduate from an associate degree echo program and/or an accredited echo training program preferred
• 1 year hospital experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Graduate from an associate degree echo program and/or an accredited echo training program
• Current American Heart Association ACLS
• Experience with equipment including Philips ie33 and EPIQ, TEE probes (to include the sterilization process), and Epic
• Typing and computer skills
• 1 year hospital experience

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications