Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer - $25,000 Sign on Bonus

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is hiring Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographers for the DC and Northern Virginia regions. Positions available: full-time at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and part-time at Medstar Cardiology Associates in McLean, VA.

The ideal candidate is a registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with strong communication and problem-solving skills. You will perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds, follow ICAEL guidelines, and contribute to high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with completion of a Registered Echocardiology program with coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, required
• Associate’s Degree, preferred
• 1-2 years of post graduate cardiology experience, preferred
• At least 100 echocardiogram/doppler exams with Arrhythmia analysis experience, required
• RDCS Adult Echocardiography - ARDMS-AE or CCI
• CPR
• ACLS

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in quality assurance program to maintain lab certification and equipment readiness
• Coordinate patient care by reviewing daily schedule and maintaining accurate records
• Perform diagnostic ultrasound studies (M-mode, 2D, stress echocardiograms) following ICAEL guidelines
• Prepare preliminary reports with measurements for physician review and interpretation
• Provide patient education and alert physicians to abnormal studies

Skills

Cardiac imaging knowledge

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

HS Diploma or GED with Registered Echocardiology program

Associate’s Degree

RDCS (Adult Echocardiography)

Job description

About The Job

Now Hiring Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographers for the DC & Northern Virginia Regions - Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus for Full-time

Work Locations Available

Full-time

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Part-time

Medstar Cardiology Associates - McLean, VA

MedStar Health is looking for an Echocardiograph Technologist / Cardiac Sonographer to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be a registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer with demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.

As an Echocardiograph Technologist, you will perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds on patients to assure high-quality care and service to patients.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Primary Duties

• Actively participates in quality assurance program by completing all accrediting body requirements to maintain lab certification. Ensures equipment and supplies are available by coordinating preventive maintenance programs, scheduling emergency service calls, and ordering necessary supplies to maintain an efficient patient schedule.
• Assists in coordinating patient care with clinical staff by reviewing the patient schedule at the beginning of each day to ensure appropriate support is available at the appointed times. Maintains log of patient data and stored images by entering correct patient demographic information and archiving studies to ensure complete and accurate records are maintained. Sends diagnostic reports or study copies when required to ensure timely communication of patient data.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound studies on patients including M-mode and two-dimensional and stress echocardiograms by following ICAEL guidelines to ensure high-quality diagnostic studies are performed. Prepares preliminary diagnostic reports by compiling relevant measurements and data to provide a summary report for physician review, interpretation, and signature.
• Provides patient instructions and answers questions relating to scheduled procedures to properly educate and orient patients. Recognizes and alerts physicians to abnormal studies by immediately contacting physicians to discuss and assist with appropriate next steps.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with completion of a Registered Echocardiology program with coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, required
• Associate’s Degree, preferred
• 1-2 years of post graduate cardiology experience, preferred
• Prior clinical experience and the performance of at least 100 echocardiogram/ doppler examinations with Arrhythmia analysis experience, required
• RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) Adult Echocardiography - ARDMS-AE or CCI
• CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Hr.