Echocardiography Technician – PRN

Woodlawn - Cardiology; Rochester (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodlawn Health in Indiana seeks an Echocardiography Technician on a PRN basis to perform ultrasound procedures and deliver accurate diagnostic imaging with compassionate patient care.

Ideal candidates have an approved Radiology program and ultrasound specialization, ARRT/ARDMS credentials, and the ability to work day shifts with no weekends or holidays. PRN roles support a patient-centered cardiopulmonary department.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved Radiology program or Echocardiography Ultrasound program preferred.
• ARRT/SRDMS/RDMS or NBRC credentials preferred.
• Training in Echocardiography Ultrasound or Cardiopulmonary setting advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a variety of echocardiography and ultrasound procedures.
• Performs echocardiogram testing as outlined in echocardiogram policies.
• Acquires knowledge of patient history to relate to illnesses.
• Recognizes emergencies and initiates life-saving measures when appropriate.
• Provides service for patients of all ages following age-specific requirements.
• Applies ultrasound physics and ALARA safety standards.
• Gathers information from charting, records, and scheduling using hospital systems.
• Works independently and in a timely manner.
• Participates in departmental inspections by licensing and accrediting bodies.
• Functions as a team member within Cardiopulmonary when needed.

Skills

Ultrasound imaging

Compassionate patient care

Independent work

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences

Graduate of Echocardiography Ultrasound program

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Join the Woodlawn Team as an Echocardiography Technician on a PRN basis!

Woodlawn Health is looking for a skilled, compassionate professional Echocardiography Technician – PRN, who takes pride in providing accurate diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care. If you’re ready to use your expertise to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we’d love to have you join the Woodlawn Health team!

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful Completion of an approved Radiology Program, preferably college-based program with an Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Radiological Sciences and/or graduate of an approved Echocardiography Ultrasound program preferred or successful completion of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with a minimum of an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care.
• American Registry of Radiological Technologist, (R), (ARRT) with additional registry of Sonography (S), (ARRT), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, (ARDMS) preferred or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and training in Echocardiography Ultrasound preferred.
• Experience performing Ultrasonography and 6 months of Echocardiography procedures in a hospital environment preferred or documentation of training in Echocardiography Ultrasound preferred.
• Cardiovascular Credentialed International (CCI) accepted
• Basic Life Support Provider CPR
• ACLS Support Provider preferred

Shift: Day Shift / No Weekends / No Holidays / As Needed

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Participates in a variety of echocardiography and ultrasound procedures.
• Performs echocardiogram testing as outlined in the echocardiogram polices.
• Acquires adequate knowledge of the patients’ medical history to understand and relate to their illnesses.
• Recognizes emergency patient conditions and initiates life saving measures when appropriate.
• Provides service for patients of all ages following age-specific requirements.
• Applies knowledge of ultrasound physics and safety regulations to limit ultrasound to ALARA standards.
• Acquires pertinent information from patient charts, hospital records, billing information, and appointment history using hospital based computer programs.
• Works independent of others and in a timely manner.
• Participates in departmental inspections conducted by various licensing, regulatory, and accrediting agencies.
• Functions as a team member and assists the other departments within Cardiopulmonary when necessary, or when patient load permits.

Echocardiography Technologist / Echo Tech / Cardiac Sonographer / Echo Sonography

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