Echocardiographer Registered-Bonus Eligible

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Echocardiographer to join their dedicated team. This part-time role involves performing essential echocardiographic procedures, including Transthoracic and Trans-esophageal Echocardiograms, while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will be responsible for utilizing advanced techniques to gather critical data that aids in patient diagnosis and treatment. This position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of healthcare services. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Full Time Benefits

Qualifications

• Training from a Cardio-Vascular program is required.
• Minimum of three years practical experience or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily clinical operations of the Echocardiography Lab.
• Administer contrast agent and notify medical staff of any adverse events.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain accreditation.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Assessment

Contrast Studies

Emergency Response

Quality Improvement

Education

Cardio-Vascular Program Training

RDMS or RCS Certification

3+ Years Practical Experience

Job description

Echocardiographer Registered-Bonus Eligible

Department: KH-ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Operating Unit: Kent Hospital

Location: Warwick, RI

Job ID: 21227

Job Status: Part Time

Shift: Days

Schedule: Other

This position is every Friday-Sunday, 7:00am-5:30pm, 30 Hours/Week.

Full Time Benefits & Sign on Bonus Eligible

Primary Function:

Perform daily clinical operations of the Echocardiography Lab to include performing Transthoracic and Trans-esophageal Echocardiograms, Contrast Studies using Definity, Bubble Studies, Stress Echocardiograms and Chemical Stress Echocardiograms. Also includes preliminary interpretation of studies, including an assessment of ventricular performance, and assistance during transesophageal procedures. The sonographer will be utilizing 2D, M-Mode and Doppler techniques to evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data while assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The provision of services includes assessing patients, developing plan for accomplishing procedure(s) ordered, setting up room and equipment to accomplish procedure, and ensuring quality images.

Responsibilities:

1. Explains and answers any questions the patient may have to ensure the comfort level for the testing procedure.
2. Demonstrates proficiency by performing routine and emergency echocardiograms utilizing independent judgment and manipulation of equipment to obtain all necessary calculations and measurements. Recognizes cardiac abnormalities and notifies the Cardiologist based on departmental criteria as needed.
3. Identifies the need for further testing with the contrast agent Definity; after passing competency training, the tech will administer the contrast agent. Notifies Cardiac RN and Cardiologist of any adverse events or reactions that occur.
4. Downloads and prepares the Echocardiograms in preparation for the Cardiologist to review and interpret. Maintains daily records and documentation of patient exams and completes the billing process.
5. Participates in quality improvement activities and quality assurance meetings, attends Echo-related conferences, ensuring continuing education and professional growth. Assists with maintaining requirements for accreditation with professional accreditation society.
6. Cultivates a collaborative and cooperative work environment within department.
7. Maintains a proper inventory of supplies needed in order to provide continuous service minimizing downtime.
8. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications:

Training from a Cardio-Vascular program required. A minimum of three years practical experience or equivalent is required. RDMS or RCS required.

Care New England Health System (CNE): and its member institutions, including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.