Echo Cardiology Technologist, Per Diem

Alice Peck Day Health System; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Lebanon, NH, is seeking a skilled cardiac sonographer. The role requires performing adult echocardiogram procedures, including 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler echocardiograms. Candidates must have an Associates Degree from an accredited program and relevant certification. Responsibilities include ensuring optimal studies, participating in quality assurance, and maintaining patient flow. This position offers a dynamic environment and a chance to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cardiac echo experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures.
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal cardiac findings.
• Facilitate patient flow within the section.
• Assists in imaging conferences and ensures smooth patient flow.

Skills

Cardiac echo experience

Operating complex equipment

Quality Assurance participation

Education

Associates Degree from accredited cardiac ultrasound program

Certified as RDCS or RCS

Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy

Job description

Lebanon , NH

Allied Health/Clinical

POSITION STANDARDS

• 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.
• Certified through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in Adult Echocardiography or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) in Adult Echocardiography.
• Licensed by the Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy in the state of New Hampshire.
• BLS certification required.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.

Physical Activity

• Sitting: 1% to 33%
• Standing: 34% to 66%
• Walking: 34% to 66%
• Bending: 34% to 66%
• Squatting: 1% to 33%
• Crouching: 1% to 33%
• Kneeling: 1% to 33%
• Reaching: 34% to 66%
• Use of upper extremity: 67% to 100%

Push/Pull/Lift/Carry

• Initial push up to a maximum of 46 pounds: 1% to 33%
• Initial pull up to a maximum of 46 pounds: 1% to 33%
• Sustained push up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 67% to 100%
• Sustained pull up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 1% to 33%
• Lift up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 67% to 100%
• Carry up to a maximum of 25 pounds: 67% to 100%

PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

Performs basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures to include 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler and 3-D LVEF Echocardiograms.

Performance Expectation

• Performs all basic adult cardiac echocardiogram procedures. Edits tracings, makes measurements and enters data into computer. Distinguishes between normal and abnormal cardiac findings.
• 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.
• Participates in imaging conference presentations.
• Facilitates patient flow within the section and maintains a pro-active approach in dealing with patient concerns.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and quality control programs.
• Ensures that equipment failures are reported and documented.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.