Pediatric Echo Technologist – Cardiology Imaging

Capital Health Screening Centre; United States; Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with investments in physicians, nurses, staff and technology. The Echo Technologist Peds performs non-invasive cardiology exams to aid diagnosis and supports departmental operations in a 40-hour work week.

Education includes ultrasound school, RDCS/RCS, and BLS; pediatric/infant echocardiography experience is preferred. The role involves stress echo support, ECG processing and accurate data recording.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma and graduate of an accredited ultrasound school.
• One year ultrasound experience.
• RDCS or RCS certification.
• Trained in pediatric and infant echocardiography and other non-invasive diagnostics including electrocardiogram.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider.

Aufgaben

• Adheres to department policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation.
• Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital policies to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Assists cardiologist/nurse practitioner in performing stress echocardiography and imaging as directed; processes ECG filings.
• Communicates effectively to obtain clinical history, explain procedures and answer questions.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat, safe condition and ensures supplies.
• Notifies referring physician with preliminary results when critical findings are identified.
• Performs diagnostic ultrasound and echocardiography in NICU using aseptic techniques for pediatric and adult patients.
• Provides accurate data and interpretations for examinations performed and routes studies for interpretation.
• Retrieves patient files, logs and charges procedures accurately, and ensures timely reporting.

Kenntnisse

Pediatric echocardiography

Non-invasive cardiology diagnostics

ECG

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

RDCS or RCS certification

High school diploma

Graduate of an accredited ultrasound school

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

Jobbeschreibung

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with investments in physicians, nurses, staff and technology. The Echo Technologist Peds performs non-invasive cardiology exams to aid diagnosis and supports departmental operations in a 40-hour work week.

Education includes ultrasound school, RDCS/RCS, and BLS; pediatric/infant echocardiography experience is preferred. The role involves stress echo support, ECG processing and accurate data recording.