Echocardiographer (Echo Tech) - PT - Days

Mary Washington Healthcare; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fredericksburg, Virginia seeks a dedicated echocardiographer to assist physicians with cardiac procedures and perform echocardiography evaluations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and preferably a degree in medical science, alongside required certifications. This role supports quality service and involves training techniques for effective patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required; graduate from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months for new graduates as per IAC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiograms and assist physicians in identifying cardiac anomalies.
• Document patient procedures accurately in compliance with department policy.
• Train and monitor technicians on echocardiography practices.

Skills

Echocardiography procedures

Patient care monitoring

Report preparation

Education

High school graduate

Graduate from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program

Associate’s degree in medical science

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

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.

Commitment to Care Bonus Potential for Qualifying External Candidates

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

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Required

• High school graduate.
• Graduate from a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 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. (Echo only)

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in medical science.

License and/or Certifications

Required

• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR.
• One of the following: Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), or Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS), or Canadian Registered Cardiac Sonographer (CRCS).

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization 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.