Echocardiogram Technologist PRN

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital seeks a skilled echocardiography technologist to operate ultrasound equipment and perform echocardiograms for diagnosis and patient care. You will report preliminary findings to the Cardiologist and transfer images to PACS after quality checks.

You will review charts, maintain data logs, and provide pertinent clinical information to the Cardiologist. On-call duties and strict image quality standards are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Six months of formal Echo training
• Graduate of Radiologic Technology and/or an approved School for Diagnostic Ultrasound
• BLS certification required
• ARDMS or CCI preferred; RDCS registry required within 2 years

Responsibilities

• Perform quality and timely routine echocardiogram studies and render accurate written summaries
• Maintain and care for ultrasound probes and equipment, including cleaning and storage
• Complete and close out all procedures in the computer system daily, ensuring accurate charge capture
• Respond to on-call calls within 30 minutes and arrive at the hospital within 45 minutes
• Prepare for exams by checking equipment, inventorying, restocking supplies, and setting up recording equipment
• Record exams by calculating heart wall motion, chamber sizes, blood flow direction and velocity
• Perform standard echocardiograms including M-mode, 2D Doppler, and color flow studies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of Radiologic Technology/Ultrasound program

6 months Echo training

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

This is a technical position to operate diagnostic ultrasound equipment and perform echocardiograms in accordance with established practices and procedures. Responsible for the safety and physical comfort of the patient. To report preliminary findings, measurements and diagnoses to the Cardiologist. To record scanned ultrasound images and transfer to PACS for interpretation after checking image quality. In addition to scanning, the duties include chart review, maintaining data logs as required. Sonographers are expected to provide clinical information pertinent to the exams performed for the Cardiologist.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to perform quality and timely routine diagnostic Echocardiogram studies and render accurate written summaries.
• Participate in the care of the equipment by proper usage and storage of the probes, and maintaining the cleanliness of equipment.
• Complete and close out all procedures in the computer system daily; including accurate charge capture.
• Participate in “on-call” schedule as department needs. Must respond to initial call back within 30 minutes and arrive at hospital within 45 minutes
• Prepares for exams by checking equipment, inventorying, restocking supplies, and setting up recording equipment
• Records exams by calculating measurements of the heart wall, chamber size, blood flow direction and velocity
• Accurately performs standard echocardiograms to include M-mode, 2 dimensional Doppler, and color flow studies
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Required:

• Six months of formal training that includes hands on clinical applications

Education:

Required:

• Graduate of School of Radiological Technology and/or an approved School for Diagnostic Ultrasound with a minimal of 6 months formal training in Echo.

Special Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Vascular registry preferred.
• Proficient in all areas of echocardiograms. ARDMS or CCI preferred.

Required:

• Must have or be eligible for Registry in RDCS.
• Registry required within 2 years. BLS required

The Hughston Clinic, The Hughston Foundation, The Hughston Surgical Center, Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, Hughston Medical, Hughston Orthopaedics Trauma, Hughston Orthopaedics Southeast and Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital participate in E-Verify. This company is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.