Echocardiography Technologist II - PRN - DCMC

Luminis Health, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 129,373,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health, Inc. is seeking an Echocardiography Technologist II to perform echocardiographic studies across the Medical Center, including patient rooms and the emergency department.

The role requires guiding patients through procedures and ensuring data accuracy and safety. The candidate should have specialized training in echocardiography and relevant certifications, plus experience with adult and pediatric studies, including stress echocardiography and TEE where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have basic Echocardiography training and be able to perform and interpret echocardiograms.
• Experience handling adult and pediatric studies, including stress echocardiograms and TEE where applicable.
• Proficiency in recognizing artifacts and maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Perform echocardiographic studies as requested throughout the Medical Center.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide care to ensure accuracy and comfort.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Echocardiography procedures

Patient instruction

Image processing

Data entry

Education

High School diploma

Specialized training in Echocardiography

AR/ARDMS or equivalent certification (RCVT/RDCS/RDCF/RCS)

Job description

Echocardiography Technologist II

Performsechocardiographic procedures, using specialized equipment, to measure, calculate, and report pertinent patient data facilitating accurate diagnostic outcome. Echo tech 1 or 2 will be determined by the leadership upon hiring.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. ConductsEchocardiograms as requested throughout the Medical Center, including all patient rooms and emergency room.
2. Explains procedure to patients, providing instructions and direct care to ensure accuracy and patient comfort.
3. Recognizes artifacts, eliminates probable sources and troubleshoots minor equipment problems.
4. Consistently meets department standards for RVU’s while maintain quality work.
5. Processes images acquired from different modalities according to establish policies and procedures.
6. Performs data entry as it relates to procedures including charges pick lists, logbook, and schedule related functions to ensure corporate compliance
7. Practices radiation safety and ensures that other staff and students are compliant.
8. Obtains pertinent clinical data adequately as it relates to procedures performed.
9. Analyzes, processes, and reports outcomes in a timely manner.
10. Provides care to patients and families in a developmentally, culturally, and ethically appropriate manner.

• High School graduate or equivalent with specialized training inEchocardiography.
• Ability to perform, measure, and preliminary interpretechostudies.
• Three (3) years’ experience inEchocardiography with a minimum of two years’ experience performing adult and pediatricechocardiograms, TEE’s, and stressechocardiograms.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification or must obtain within 90-days from date of hire.
• Registered Echo Sonographer (RCVT, RDCS, or RDCF) with the ARDMS or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) with CCI

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Heavy

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$45.15—$50 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

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