Echo Technologist: $25K Sign-On Bonus & Rapid Cardiac Imaging

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Echocardiograph Technologist for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Maryland. The role involves performing 2D and M-mode echocardiograms, TEE, stress and contrast echocardiograms, and occasional exercise testing.

Staff provide ongoing education and ensure high-quality, timely reports to physicians. Responsibilities include coordinating with cardiologists for rapid interpretations, ensuring 24/7 staffing, bench work, and training new personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Certification in echocardiography.
• Associate degree from an ultrasound program preferred.
• 3-4 years of echocardiography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a system where echocardiograms can be reviewed by the consulting cardiologist during allotted time, ensuring 24/7 coverage with coordination with system administrator and echo staff.
• Performs bench work: measuring and mounting echocardiograms and training new personnel.
• Conducts various procedures: echocardiograms, Holter application/scanning, treadmill testing, and EKGs.
• Maintains and submits QA data and ICAEL requirements; participates in monthly on-call rotations.
• Consults with supervisor; maintains department competencies and reports activity, needs and problems.

Skills

3-4 years echocardiography experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking an Echocardiograph Technologist for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Maryland. The role involves performing 2D and M-mode echocardiograms, TEE, stress and contrast echocardiograms, and occasional exercise testing.

Staff provide ongoing education and ensure high-quality, timely reports to physicians. Responsibilities include coordinating with cardiologists for rapid interpretations, ensuring 24/7 staffing, bench work, and training new personnel.