Echocardiography Technologist Senior | Saint Vincent Hospital

Highmark Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance the skills of cardiac and vascular technologists. This role involves educating and developing less experienced technicians while ensuring compliance with ICAEL standards. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations of the cardiac sonography department and provide valuable feedback to improve performance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional growth and quality in patient care. If you're passionate about education and excellence in sonography, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus of $10,000

Educational development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a technical school.
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in educational development of cardiac and vascular technologists.
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the cardiac sonography department.

Skills

Educating and developing technicians

Quality reviews

Feedback on performance

Contrast imaging

Education

Associate’s Degree

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)

Tools

Ultrasound systems

Information systems

Databases

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

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

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Actively assesses the competence of other technologists via quality reviews. Takes an active role in educating and developing less experienced technicians. Assures functioning of the department is within ICAEL standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the educational development of all cardiac and vascular technologists with the goal being registry. Assures ICAEL educational requirements are met. Provides feedback on sonographers’ performance. Acts as a resource and educator to those learning to scan. (65%)
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of cardiac sonography department including schedule coordination and on-call schedule. (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 (RD