Echocardiography Technologist | Saint Vincent Hospital (Part Time)

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Echocardiography Technologist to join their team. This part-time role involves performing crucial echocardiographic procedures, assisting cardiologists, and ensuring high-quality imaging standards. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to professional development, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for cardiac imaging and patient interaction, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must perform echocardiographic procedures including M-Mode and Doppler.
• Assist with transesophageal procedures and cardiac exercise testing.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and perform ultrasound imaging according to ICAEL protocol.
• Utilize safety standards and perform quality control procedures.

Skills

Echocardiography

Patient Positioning

Quality Control Procedures

Cardiac Exercise Testing

Education

Associate’s Degree

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

CPR Certification

Tools

Ultrasound Systems

Information Systems

Job description

Echocardiography Technologist | Saint Vincent Hospital (Part Time)

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Job Description

Sign on Bonus Eligible $10,000 (2 year commitment)

General Overview

Performs echocardiographic procedures which include M-Mode, 2D real time, color flow, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler and stress echocardiograms. Assists with transesophageal procedures. Be able to assist during pericardiocentesis and obtain images with the use of contrast. Perform cardiac exercise testing and assist with nuclear cardiology. Must understand and provide preliminary (analysis) of echocardiograph results. Must be able to perform calculations and measurements as required. Assures functioning of the department is within ICAEL standards.

• Positions patients, selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform ultrasound imaging according to ICAEL protocol efficiently and accurately. Assists the cardiologist with the performance of TEE and stress imaging studies. (65%)
• Utilizes safety and infection prevention standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. Cleans equipment including TEE probes per laboratory approved protocol. Maintains adequate supplies for efficient department operations. (15%)
• Recognizes the need for contrast imaging and may administer if trained and verified as competent per laboratory protocol. (5%)
• Operates the laboratory ultrasound systems, information systems and databases and enters all required demographic and other data. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Sign on Bonus Eligible $10,000 (2 year commitment)

General Overview

Performs echocardiographic procedures which include M-Mode, 2D real time, color flow, pulsed and continuous wave Doppler and stress echocardiograms. Assists with transesophageal procedures. Be able to assist during pericardiocentesis and obtain images with the use of contrast. Perform cardiac exercise testing and assist with nuclear cardiology. Must understand and provide preliminary (analysis) of echocardiograph results. Must be able to perform calculations and measurements as required. Assures functioning of the department is within ICAEL standards.

Essential Responsibilities

• Positions patients, selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to independently perform ultrasound imaging according to ICAEL protocol efficiently and accurately. Assists the cardiologist with the performance of TEE and stress imaging studies. (65%)
• Utilizes safety and infection prevention standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures. Cleans equipment including TEE probes per laboratory approved protocol. Maintains adequate supplies for efficient department operations. (15%)
• Recognizes the need for contrast imaging and may administer if trained and verified as competent per laboratory protocol. (5%)
• Operates the laboratory ultrasound systems, information systems and databases and enters all required demographic and other data. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), or Sonography Certification and Registration (S-ARRT) or CCI Registered Technologist, or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) ARDMS certified; or eligible and must obtain certification within one (1) year of hire into the role; for Echo Techs trained on the job (OJT), certification must be obtained within two (2) years of hire into the role.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

Preferred

• 1 to 3 years’ experience performing echocardiograms.
• RDCS certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• May require PA driver's license.
  
  

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