Echo Tech Cardiac Sonographer - PRN

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system as an Echocardiograph Technologist, where you'll play a vital role in patient care across multiple cardiology sites. This PRN position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced echocardiography technology, ensuring high-quality diagnostics and patient education. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment recognized as one of the 'Healthiest Maryland Businesses.' If you're a registered Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer looking to make a difference, this role is your chance to thrive in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of post-graduation experience in echocardiology.
• RDCS certification in Adult Echocardiography (ARDMS-AE).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Educate patients about procedures and alert physicians for abnormal findings.

Skills

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Science

1-3 Years of Formal Job-Related Training

Tools

Echocardiography Equipment

Job description

General Summary of Position

PRN - Echocardiograph Technologist to join our team, supporting patient care across four Baltimore Hospital locations. This is a PRN, weekend day shift position. The role involves traveling between multiple cardiology sites as needed. The ideal candidate will be a registered Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonographer with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

As an Echocardiograph Technologist, you will perform diagnostic cardiac ultrasounds to ensure high-quality patient care and service.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington region, recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses." Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!

Primary Duties:

1. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance programs, complete accrediting body requirements, ensure equipment and supplies are available, and maintain efficient patient scheduling.
2. Patient Care Coordination: Review daily patient schedules, maintain logs and records accurately, and send diagnostic reports or copies as required for timely communication.
3. Ultrasound Studies: Perform diagnostic ultrasound studies including M-mode, two-dimensional, and stress echocardiograms following ICAEL guidelines. Prepare preliminary diagnostic reports for physician review.
4. Patient Instructions and Communication: Educate patients about procedures, recognize abnormal studies, and alert physicians immediately for abnormal findings.

Qualifications:

1. Associate degree with a concentration in computer science or 1-3 years of formal job-related training.
2. 5-7 years of post-graduation experience in echocardiology.
3. RDCS certification in Adult Echocardiography (ARDMS-AE).
4. CPR and ACLS certifications.

This position offers a hiring range of $34.98 - $59.26 per hour.