Echo Tech, PRN

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare in the United States is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist to perform echocardiography evaluations and assist physicians with cardiac procedures.

This role requires attention to detail, certification readiness, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. The department prioritizes safety, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Certification: RDCS, RCS, RCCS, or CRCS (or provisional with IAC).
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in medical science.

Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography and related studies.
• Records anatomy reports and suggests additional procedures for diagnosis.
• Prepares reports and documents procedures per department policy.
• Initiates preventive maintenance and minor repairs on medical devices.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• Monitors development of technicians in echocardiography procedures.
• Participates in training and education of technicians.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program graduate

Associate’s degree in medical science (preferred)

AHA Healthcare Provider CPR

RDCS/RCS/RCCS/CRCS certification (or provisional with IAC)

Job description

Job Summary

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. This position is accountable to perform echocardiography evaluations and effectively identify cardiac and/or other physiological anomalies. Additionally, this position will be the primary assistant to physicians with invasive and non-invasive cardiac clinical procedures related to the field of echocardiography. This position must support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Performs echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiography and other studies to assist physicians in identifying cardiac and/or other physiological anomalies.
• Records patient 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.

Qualifications: Required

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.
• Required to have one of the following, at hire: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS).
• Those who have recently graduated will be required to obtain their certification within 12 months of hiring according to Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). These new graduates will be listed as provisional with IAC until their certification has been obtained.

Qualifications: Preferred

• Associate’s degree in medical science, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands;
• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting;
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.;
• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.;
• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.
• Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.
• It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.

Compensation Pay Range

$41.41 - $62.11

About Mary Washington Healthcare

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority. As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines:

• Annual flu vaccine
• MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply, will be discussed at interview.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.