Cardiac Echo Tech PRN — Deliver Life-Saving Imaging

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal studies, assisting physicians in invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

The role requires graduation from a cardiovascular ultrasound program, CPR certification, and certification such as RDCS/RCS/RCCS/CRCS within 12 months for new grads. The position emphasizes quality patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program or the equivalent knowledge/experience.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Must hold RDCS, RCS, RCCS, or CRCS at hire.
• New graduates must obtain IAC certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography and other studies to assist physicians in identifying cardiac and/or other physiological anomalies.
• Records anatomy reports physiological aberrations and suggests additional procedures for the physician’s consideration to optimize diagnosis and expedite therapeutic interventions.
• Prepares reports and accurately documents the provision of patient procedures in accordance with department policy.
• Initiates preventive maintenance and minor repairs on medical devices in accordance with department and hospital standards.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• Monitors the development of technicians in the application of various echocardiography procedures to ensure compliance and effective patient care.
• Participates in the training and education of technicians and others to develop understanding of the discipline.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program

Associate’s degree in medical science

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and transesophageal studies, assisting physicians in invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures.

The role requires graduation from a cardiovascular ultrasound program, CPR certification, and certification such as RDCS/RCS/RCCS/CRCS within 12 months for new grads. The position emphasizes quality patient care and teamwork.