Echocardiographer- Echo Lab

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking an Echocardiographer to provide comprehensive echocardiography services across pediatric to geriatric patients. The role includes Cardiac Echo, Stress Echo, and TEE, with contrast as needed, in hospital labs, the CVOR, and physician offices.

The Echocardiographer will contribute to 24/7 coverage with on-call duties, work with minimal supervision, and maintain high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of echocardiography experience or be registry-eligible after completing an accredited program.
• Must obtain registry within one year of hire.
• Must maintain current AHA BLS certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service in line with CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced echocardiographic studies including Cardiac Echo, Stress Echo, and TEE (with and without contrast).
• Provide services to patients in hospital labs, CVOR, and physician offices.
• Be available for 24/7 coverage with on-call duties and work under minimal supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Accredited echocardiography program

Job description

Job Summary:

The Echocardiograper is expected to interact with patients and their families in a caring, compassionate manner and provide care with the highest regard for the patient's mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. The Echocardiographer is responsible for providing basic and advanced services to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The Echocardiographer is responsible for the performance of echocardiographic studies to include:Cardiac Echo, Stress Echo, and Transesophageal Echo (TEE), with and without Contrast as required. The Echocardiographer is required to deliver services to patients in all areas of the hospital, within the laboratory setting, the CVOR, and in the physician office setting. The Technologist makes procedures available 24 hours per day/seven days per week.On-Call duty is an important aspect of this position. The person in this position is expected to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with minimal supervision and must make many independent decisions.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered with a minimum of one year of experience. May include one year clinical experience as a student performing all aspects of Echocardiography to include routine, transesophageal, contrast and stress preferred, or registry eligible as a graduate from an accredited school of Echocardiography and/or with one or more years’ clinical training in Echocardiograph Diagnostics under the direction of a registered Echocardiographer and/or Board Certified Cardiologist/Internist required.
• Must obtain registry within one year of hire.
• Must maintain current AHA BLS certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.