Advanced Echocardiography Technician (RDMS/RCS)

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England's Echocardiography Lab performs Transthoracic and Transesophageal echocardiograms, as well as contrast and stress studies. The sonographer interprets preliminary results and assists in transesophageal procedures, using 2D, M-Mode and Doppler to document cardiac function.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, setup, image quality, documentation, and participation in quality improvement and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years practical experience or equivalent required.
• Training from a Cardio-Vascular program required.
• RDMS or RCS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Explain and answer patient questions to ensure comfort during testing.
• Perform routine and emergency echocardiograms with independent judgment; notify Cardiologist of abnormalities.
• Acquire and prepare echocardiograms for review by Cardiologist; maintain daily records and billing preparations.

Skills

RDMS

RCS

Echocardiography

Doppler

Education

Cardiovascular/Cardiac ultrasound program training

Tools

Echo equipment

Job description

Care New England's Echocardiography Lab performs Transthoracic and Transesophageal echocardiograms, as well as contrast and stress studies. The sonographer interprets preliminary results and assists in transesophageal procedures, using 2D, M-Mode and Doppler to document cardiac function.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, setup, image quality, documentation, and participation in quality improvement and accreditation activities.