Echocardiography Technologist II - PRN - DCMC

Socket.dev; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Holidays

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health seeks an Echocardiography Technologist II to perform echocardiograms and ensure accurate data reporting within the medical center in Maryland.

The role requires at least a high school diploma with specialized training in echocardiography, plus 3 years of experience with adult/pediatric studies, including TEE and stress echoes, and ARDMS/CCI certification.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with specialized echocardiography training.
• Ability to perform, measure, and interpret echo studies.
• Current BLS CPR certification or obtain within 90 days.
• Registered Echo Sonographer with ARDMS/CCI.

Responsibilities

• Perform Echocardiograms in hospital locations including emergency room.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide care to ensure accuracy and comfort.
• Identify artifacts and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Meet department RVU standards while maintaining quality.
• Process images per policies and procedures.
• Enter data related to procedures for charges, logs, and scheduling.
• Practice radiation safety and ensure compliance.
• Obtain pertinent clinical data for procedures.
• Analyze, process, and report outcomes promptly.
• Provide developmentally and culturally appropriate patient care.

Skills

Echo procedures

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Data entry accuracy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with specialized training in Echocardiography

Job description

Echocardiography Technologist II

Performs echocardiographic 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. Conducts Echocardiograms 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 in Echocardiography.
• Ability to perform, measure, and preliminary interpret echo studies.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Echocardiography with a minimum of two years’ experience performing adult and pediatric echocardiograms, TEE's, and stress echocardiograms.
• 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