Echo Cardiology Technologist

experiencedAlliedHealth; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per

Job summary

Dartmouth Health seeks a qualified cardiac sonographer to perform a range of adult echocardiography procedures, including 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler and 3-D LVEF. The role includes on-call coverage and participation in imaging conferences, with pediatric support as needed.

Requirements include an associates degree in cardiac ultrasound or RDCS/RCS-eligible status, NH licensure, and BLS. A signed offer includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year, forming part of a

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Cardiac Ultrasound or RDCS/RCS-eligible with 1 year of cardiac echo experience.
• RDMS certification for Adult Echocardiography (RDCS-AE) or RCS.
• NH licensure in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic adult cardiac echocardiograms and edit tracings.
• Distinguish normal vs abnormal findings and enter data.
• Perform on-call adult and pediatric echoes as needed.

Skills

Cardiac ultrasound

On-call duties

Echocardiography

Education

Associates Degree in Cardiac Ultrasound

RDCS/RCS-eligible

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

50021156

Overview

***$15,000 sign-on bonus***

Up to $3,000 per year tuition reimbursement available.

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Performs basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures to include 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler and 3-D LVEF Echocardiograms. Assists with trans-esophageal echocardiograms. In training for exercise stress and pharmacological stress echocardiograms and pediatric (congenital) echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

1. Performs all basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures. Edits tracings, makes measurements and enters data into computer. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal cardiac findings.
2. Performs cardiac sonographer duties to meet departmental needs including recognizing arrhythmias and implications of specific cardiac and related diagnoses to obtain optimal studies. Operates complex equipment accordingly.
3. Performs adult echoes on-call. Participates in pediatric on-call echoes with the assistance of a pediatric back-up sonographer.
4. Participates in exercise stress pharmacologic stress echo training.
5. Participates in weekly imaging conference presentation.
6. Facilitates patient flow within the section and maintains a pro-active approach in dealing with patient concerns.
7. Participates in Quality Assurance and quality control programs.
8. Ensures that equipment failures are reported and documented.
9. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from accredited cardiac ultrasound program or RDCS/RCS-eligible background with 1 year of cardiac echo experience.
• Proficient on all equipment in the lab within the first 3 months of employment.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- RDMS certification Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer - Adult Echocardiography (RDCS - AE) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) from Cardiovascular Credentialing International.- Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.- BLS certification required upon hire.

Job Details

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $34.73/Hr. - $53.83/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 40486

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